Holding steady.
Popularity of Katherleen since 1917
Babies named Katherleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katherleen is a rare spelling variation of Kathleen, itself the anglicized form of the Irish Caitlín. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917 and achieved its peak usage in 1920, reflecting the popularity of Irish names in early 20th-century America. Though it has never ranked in the national top 1000, its trajectory has been stable at very low frequency, with isolated births recorded as recently as 2025. As a variant of a classic name, Katherleen offers a distinctive twist on a traditional choice, but its rarity means it has no strong association with any particular U.S. state or cultural trend.
Katherleen is an uncommon English variant of Kathleen, itself the anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, which is the Irish Gaelic form of Catherine. Catherine ultimately derives from the Greek Aikaterine, with the meaning 'pure' established through association with the early Christian saint. The spelling Katherleen first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 and saw modest use, peaking in 1920.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Kathy, Leen, Kath
Sibling names for Katherleen
Names that share Katherleen's style, for a brother or sister.
