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Cathleen

female

Meaning

"Pure"

Irish-influenced form of Katherine, tracing to Greek roots traditionally glossed as purity in later interpretive traditions.

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Popularity History of Cathleen

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9030Ranked in 2024

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#9030

Cathleen was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+3359

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Cathleen Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cathleen.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cathleen

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Greek
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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