How Many People Are Named Colleen?

163,029

people in the United States are named Colleen

1 in 2,054 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#460

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0487%

Of US population

Peak Year

1964

4,558 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: kah-LEEN
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Derived from the Irish word cailín meaning "girl". It is not commonly used in Ireland itself, but has been used in America since the early 20th century.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 58.3 years old

Young (<30) 11,761
7.2%
Adult (30–60) 72,971
44.8%
Senior (>60) 78,297
48%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1901 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 18,685
Pennsylvania 14,379
California 13,616
Illinois 11,379
Michigan 9,880
Ohio 8,367
New Jersey 8,295
Massachusetts 7,411
Minnesota 6,195
Wisconsin 5,633

💡 Fun Facts About "Colleen"

  • 60 babies were named Colleen in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1964
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1901
  • Most popular in New York

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