Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathelene since 1914
Babies named Kathelene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kathelene's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kathelene is a vintage Irish variant of Kathleen that saw most of its use in the early 20th century, with its peak occurring in 1924. Since then, its usage has declined, and it remains a rare choice today. The name is primarily feminine and has no recorded rank in recent decades, while its trajectory has been stable over the long term. The spelling Kathelene offers a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Kathleen or Caitlin, appealing to parents who value historical names with Irish roots.
Kathelene is an Irish variant of Kathleen, itself an anglicized form of Caitlín, the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine. The name derives from the Greek Aikaterinē, linked to katharos meaning 'pure' through early Christian associations with Saint Catherine of Alexandria. In Ireland, Caitlín has been used for centuries, and its alternative spellings like Kathelene emerged in the English-speaking world in the 19th and early 20th centuries as families sought distinctive yet familiar forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kath, Kathy, Lena
Sibling names for Kathelene
Names that share Kathelene's style, for a brother or sister.
