Cathleen
- Pronunciation
- [Cat-hleen]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pure
- Origin
- Greek
Cathleen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 29,912 baby girls have been named Cathleen. The name peaked in 1958 with 1,159 US births that year (rank #255). In 2024, ranked #9030 nationally — 8,775 places below its 1958 peak.
Top States for Cathleen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cathleen births are: New York (4,159), California (3,782), Illinois (2,137).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Cathleen
If you like Cathleen's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cathleen's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Cathleen
Variant Forms
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Compare Cathleen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cathleen against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).