Kathleen is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #997 in 2025 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 179 births ranking #227. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,449 girls born was named Kathleen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.