Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean
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Kathleen is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Irish.
kath-LEEN
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In 2021, Kathleen ranked #987 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #987 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Kathleen is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Irish.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is kath-LEEN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2021, Kathleen ranked #987 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Kat, Katie, Kate. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Kathleen Rose, Kathleen Grace, Kathleen Marie, Kathleen Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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