Kathlene
Every Kathlene since 1913 — 3,500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kathlene
Kathlene is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 3,500 American babies have been named Kathlene. Its peak came in 1950, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kathlene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kathlene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,497 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,733 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,519 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,591 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,407 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,566 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,856 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,652 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,729 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,984 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,560 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,592 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,041 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,673 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,428 |
| 1970 | 54 | #1,712 |
| 1965 | 70 | #1,295 |
| 1960 | 70 | #1,321 |
| 1955 | 80 | #1,116 |
| 1950 | 120 | #792 |
| 1945 | 54 | #1,069 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,818 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,629 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,251 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,696 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,225 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,802 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kathlene in 2025?
Kathlene did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kathlene?
3,500 babies have been named Kathlene in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kathlene most popular?
Kathlene peaked in 1950, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Kathlene a boy or girl name?
Kathlene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kathlene rising or falling?
Kathlene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.