Cathaleen, of Gaelic origin, translates to "pure" and is often associated with the Irish word for pure, 'catha'. It is a unique and beautiful name that has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctiveness while still being easy to pronounce and spell. Cathaleen tends to be favored by those who appreciate uncommon yet meaningful names with a touch of cultural heritage.
The name Cathaleen experienced significant popularity fluctuations throughout the years, with peaks in the mid-20th century and a decline thereafter. Its highest point occurred in 1951 with 19 births, followed by another peak in 1952 with 17 births. However, from the 1960s onwards, there was a steady decrease in its usage, with fewer than 10 births per year after 1964 and only five births or less from 1970 onwards. The total number of Cathaleen births over this period is 323.