Girls name · Illinois
Kathleen in Illinois
As of 2025, Kathleen was the #884 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 10 births that year. Its total reaches 48,681 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Kathleen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | #172 |
| 1926 | 150 | #89 |
| 1943 | 865 | #18 |
| 1959 | 1,305 | #15 |
| 1975 | 271 | #52 |
| 1991 | 230 | #76 |
| 2008 | 31 | #425 |
| 2025 | 10 | #884 |
Rank swung between #6 (1949) and #1360 (2022) in Illinois, from #172 in 1910 to #884 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1950, with 2,027 Kathleen births. Its highest rank among girls names in Illinois was #6, in 1949.
Its highest rank in any state was #3, in North Dakota in 1950. See Kathleen in every state →
How popular is Kathleen in Illinois?
As of 2025, Kathleen was the #884 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 10 births that year. Its total reaches 48,681 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Kathleen in Illinois?
10 Kathleen babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Kathleen in Illinois?
Kathleen ranked #884 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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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