Holding steady.
Popularity of Katheen since 1944
Babies named Katheen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katheen is a rare variant spelling of Kathleen, most common in the mid-20th century. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1944 and peaked in 1956, though it never reached the top 1,000 nationally. In recent decades, usage has remained minimal and stable. Katheen was never concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its sporadic use across the country. The variant offers a slightly different phonetic rendering of the classic Irish name, which has deeper roots in the Latin and Greek traditions of Catherine.
Katheen is a variant spelling of Kathleen, an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, which itself is a Gaelic form of the Latin name Catharina, ultimately derived from the Greek Aikaterinē. The earliest known recorded instance of Katheen in the United States is 1944, with a peak in usage in 1956, though it has remained rare. The name shares the same etymological root as Katherine, a name long associated with early Christian saints and adopted across Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kate, Kathy, Katie, Kath
Sibling names for Katheen
Names that share Katheen's style, for a brother or sister.
