Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathlene since 1913
Babies named Kathlene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 179 |
| 1940s | 490 |
| 1950s | 876 |
| 1960s | 740 |
| 1970s | 427 |
| 1980s | 316 |
| 1990s | 197 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kathlene, a variant of Kathleen, first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1950, when it was most commonly given to newborn girls. Since then, its usage has declined and remained stable at very low levels, with no recent rank in the top 1000. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its scattered use. As a spelling variation of a classic Irish name, Kathlene offers a distinctive option for parents drawn to traditional names with a slight twist.
Kathlene is a variant spelling of Kathleen, the anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, which is itself a Gaelic form of the Latin name Katharina. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with the variant Kathlene being a less common but enduring spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Kat, Lena, Kath
Sibling names for Kathlene
Names that share Kathlene's style, for a brother or sister.
