Kathylene
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "clear".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kathylene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kathylene today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kathylene births was 1949 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kathylene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Kathylene is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Kathylenes were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kathylene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1949
7 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1956 SSA rank
#6,410
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Kathylene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kathylene from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kathylene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kathylene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kathylene
The name Kathylene is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which itself is derived from the Greek words "katharos" meaning "pure" and "hekatos" meaning "each of the two". It is a variation of the name Katherine, which has been popular since ancient times.
The earliest known use of the name Kathylene dates back to the late 19th century in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. It was likely a combination of the more traditional Katherine and the popular suffix "-ine" or "-yne" used to create feminine names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kathylene is in the 1880 United States Census, where a few individuals were listed with this name. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the early 20th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Kathylene. One of the earliest was Kathylene Mallory (1897-1975), an American writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories in the early 20th century.
Another significant figure was Kathylene Ware (1920-2001), an American author and illustrator of children's books, best known for her works such as "The Wishing Well" and "The Birdcatcher's Cottage".
In the field of politics, Kathylene Gorham (1923-2012) was a prominent figure, serving as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1967 to 1975.
In the world of sports, Kathylene Hilliard (born 1959) was a professional tennis player from the United States, who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 12 in the world in 1983.
Lastly, Kathylene Norwood (born 1978) is a contemporary figure, known for her work as an American actress and singer, appearing in various television shows and stage productions.
While the name Kathylene has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, from literature and arts to politics and sports.
People
Kathylene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kathylene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kathylene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kathylene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kathylene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kathylene a common name?
We classify Kathylene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kathylene most popular?
The single biggest year for Kathylene was 1949, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kathylene is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kathylene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kathylene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.