The nameKatleen

Katleen is a girl's name, a variant of Kathleen.

Meaning

Like Kathleen, it is an Irish form of Catherine, traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".

Origin

Irish.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s.

Popularity of the name Katleen

Katleen in France

1999peak year (50 births)
785babies named Katleen in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Katleen was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 290 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Katleen. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Katleen in France were born before 1995.

Variants and related names

Katleen in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Katleen mean?

Like Kathleen, it is an Irish form of Catherine, traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".

What is the origin of the name Katleen?

Irish.

Is Katleen a girl's or a boy's name?

Katleen is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Katleen?

Variants and related names of Katleen include Catherine.