Girls name · California
Kathleen in California
Kathleen was the 1387th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 17 babies named Kathleen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 60,932 babies Kathleen.
Popularity over time
Kathleen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 71st |
| 1926 | 100 | 81st |
| 1943 | 895 | 17th |
| 1959 | 1,595 | 20th |
| 1976 | 305 | 98th |
| 1992 | 383 | 137th |
| 2009 | 71 | 552nd |
| 2025 | 17 | 1387th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 71st in 1910 to 1387th in 2025.
The most babies named Kathleen in California in a single year was 2,417, in 1951. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1949.
Across the country, Kathleen reached its best rank of 3rd in North Dakota (1950). See Kathleen in every state →
How popular is Kathleen in California?
Kathleen was the 1387th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 17 babies named Kathleen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 60,932 babies Kathleen.
How many babies are named Kathleen in California?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Kathleen in California. The most babies named Kathleen in California in a single year was 2,417, in 1951.
What is the rank of Kathleen in California?
Kathleen ranked 1387th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1949.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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