Cathleen
Cathleen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cathleen
- A female given name from Irish, a less common spelling of Kathleen.
How popular is Cathleen?
Since 1880, 29,923 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Cathleen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #251 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #3894 in 1953. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cathleen
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cathleen
Sister and brother names that share Cathleen's Irish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Cathleen FAQ
What does the name Cathleen mean?
A female given name from Irish, a less common spelling of Kathleen.
What is the origin of the name Cathleen?
Cathleen is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Cathleen?
Since 1880, 29,923 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Cathleen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #251 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #3894 in 1953. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cathleen a boy or girl name?
Cathleen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 29,923 girls and 10 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.