Cathleen

Girl's name

Cathleen is an anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, which is the Irish form of the name Katherine.

Meaning Pure
Origin Irish
U.S. births in 2023 11 Falling
Peak year 1958

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cathleen Nesbitt - British actress known for stage and film.
  • Cathleen Schine - American author of novels and essays.
  • Cathleen Morawetz - Canadian-American mathematician and educator.
  • Cathleen Allison - American photojournalist.
  • Cathleen S. Morawetz - American mathematician specializing in partial differential equations.

Sisters for Cathleen

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Name Variants

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