Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Pure or innocent, Pure, Clear, Form of Catherine, Virginal
Pronunciation: KATH-leen, ˈkæθˌlin, Kath-leen
Popularity Rank: #1,817
The name Kathleen is of Irish origin and means 'pure' or 'innocent.' It is a variation of the name Katherine.
The name Kathleen is of Irish origin and means Pure or innocent, Pure, Clear, Form of Catherine, Virginal. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kathleen is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KATH-leen
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈkæθˌlin
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Kath-leen
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At NamesLook, the name Kathleen is recorded 36,541 times globally, ranking it as the 1,817th most common name worldwide.
Kathleen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 15,325 occurrences, making it the 380th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Kathleen is found among 1 in every 28 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #380 | 1 : 118 |
| United Kingdom | #341 | 1 : 98 |
| Ireland | #82 | 1 : 28 |
| Belgium | #228 | 1 : 116 |
| Germany | #396 | 1 : 157 |
| Canada | #365 | 1 : 228 |
| France | #1,500 | 1 : 922 |
| South Africa | #2,172 | 1 : 2,683 |
| Brazil | #2,432 | 1 : 2,593 |
| Philippines | #477 | 1 : 909 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kathleen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 21, 2024 02:01 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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