Girls name · Illinois
Kathleen in Illinois
Kathleen was the 884th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Kathleen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 48,681 babies Kathleen.
Popularity over time
Kathleen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | 172nd |
| 1926 | 150 | 89th |
| 1943 | 865 | 18th |
| 1959 | 1,305 | 15th |
| 1975 | 271 | 52nd |
| 1991 | 230 | 76th |
| 2008 | 31 | 425th |
| 2025 | 10 | 884th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 172nd in 1910 to 884th in 2025.
The most babies named Kathleen in Illinois in a single year was 2,027, in 1950. Its best showing was 6th 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 Illinois?
Kathleen was the 884th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 10 babies named Kathleen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 48,681 babies Kathleen.
How many babies are named Kathleen in Illinois?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Kathleen in Illinois. The most babies named Kathleen in Illinois in a single year was 2,027, in 1950.
What is the rank of Kathleen in Illinois?
Kathleen ranked 884th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 6th 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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