Girl
Colleen
girl
About Colleen
This classic name carries an understated elegance that never goes out of style. Colleen possesses a gentle, approachable quality while maintaining sophistication. The name flows smoothly and pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary middle names. It evokes images of grace and kindness, suggesting someone who is warm-hearted and genuine. Parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive often find Colleen strikes the perfect balance. The soft consonants and melodic rhythm create a pleasing sound that ages beautifully from childhood through adulthood. It's a choice that won't feel dated or trendy, offering timeless appeal for any generation.
Popularity of the Name Colleen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | #967 | ||||
| 1912 | #961 | ||||
| 1915 | #917 | ||||
| 1916 | #842 | ||||
| 1917 | #826 | #193 | |||
| 1918 | #870 | ||||
| 1920 | #818 | #121 | |||
| 1921 | #700 | ||||
| 1922 | #513 | #168 | |||
| 1923 | #377 | #118 | |||
| 1924 | #289 | #69 | |||
| 1925 | #252 | #88 | |||
| 1926 | #204 | #76 | |||
| 1927 | #192 | #48 | |||
| 1928 | #185 | #31 | |||
| 1929 | #186 | #26 | |||
| 1930 | #201 | #28 | |||
| 1931 | #219 | #26 | |||
| 1932 | #227 | #25 | |||
| 1933 | #236 | #20 | |||
| 1934 | #236 | #22 | |||
| 1935 | #242 | #21 | |||
| 1936 | #198 | #15 | |||
| 1937 | #223 | #14 | |||
| 1938 | #235 | #15 | |||
| 1939 | #242 | #11 | |||
| 1940 | #249 | #17 | |||
| 1941 | #261 | #19 | |||
| 1942 | #251 | #19 | |||
| 1943 | #252 | #13 | |||
| 1944 | #248 | #15 | |||
| 1945 | #233 | #17 | |||
| 1946 | #213 | #19 | |||
| 1947 | #209 | #25 | |||
| 1948 | #161 | #27 | |||
| 1949 | #146 | #25 | |||
| 1950 | #124 | #33 | |||
| 1951 | #114 | #36 | |||
| 1952 | #108 | #38 | |||
| 1953 | #115 | #47 | |||
| 1954 | #119 | #46 | |||
| 1955 | #110 | #44 | |||
| 1956 | #113 | #49 | |||
| 1957 | #118 | #54 | |||
| 1958 | #116 | #56 | |||
| 1959 | #110 | #49 | |||
| 1960 | #107 | #74 | |||
| 1961 | #106 | #70 | |||
| 1962 | #101 | #80 | |||
| 1963 | #98 | #84 | |||
| 1964 | #94 | #96 | |||
| 1965 | #93 | #86 | |||
| 1966 | #93 | #110 | |||
| 1967 | #96 | #113 | |||
| 1968 | #101 | #111 | #334 | ||
| 1969 | #109 | #149 | #402 | ||
| 1970 | #117 | #157 | #462 | ||
| 1971 | #121 | #142 | #428 | ||
| 1972 | #123 | #168 | |||
| 1973 | #125 | #242 | |||
| 1974 | #123 | #210 | |||
| 1975 | #133 | #264 | |||
| 1976 | #136 | #321 | #520 | ||
| 1977 | #145 | #541 | |||
| 1978 | #133 | #238 | #435 | ||
| 1979 | #133 | #189 | #324 | ||
| 1980 | #137 | #268 | #283 | ||
| 1981 | #138 | #329 | |||
| 1982 | #139 | #285 | #290 | ||
| 1983 | #144 | #311 | #269 | ||
| 1984 | #144 | #205 | |||
| 1985 | #150 | #374 | #270 | ||
| 1986 | #152 | #202 | |||
| 1987 | #158 | #227 | |||
| 1988 | #167 | #239 | |||
| 1989 | #159 | #266 | |||
| 1990 | #160 | #352 | #232 | ||
| 1991 | #188 | #287 | #267 | ||
| 1992 | #184 | #198 | #200 | ||
| 1993 | #184 | #206 | #217 | ||
| 1994 | #207 | #233 | #230 | ||
| 1995 | #224 | #212 | #242 | ||
| 1996 | #272 | #244 | #313 | ||
| 1997 | #287 | #522 | #226 | #334 | |
| 1998 | #346 | #526 | #222 | #430 | |
| 1999 | #403 | #562 | #406 | #487 | |
| 2000 | #455 | #632 | #334 | #635 | |
| 2001 | #439 | #808 | #343 | #544 | |
| 2002 | #548 | #891 | #464 | #789 | |
| 2003 | #620 | #503 | #808 | ||
| 2004 | #702 | #425 | #757 | ||
| 2005 | #775 | #265 | #873 | ||
| 2006 | #897 | #403 | |||
| 2007 | #562 | ||||
| 2008 | #478 | ||||
| 2009 | #416 | ||||
| 2010 | #482 | ||||
| 2011 | #815 | ||||
| 2012 | #566 | ||||
| 2013 | #596 | ||||
| 2014 | #675 | ||||
| 2015 | #544 | ||||
| 2017 | #657 | ||||
| 2021 | #761 | ||||
| 2025 | #729 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Colleen
Names Similar to Colleen
Nicknames for Colleen
- Coll
- Collie
- Lee
- Leeny
Famous People Named Colleen
| Colleen Ballinger | American comedian and actress |
| Colleen Hoover | American author |
| Colleen Zenk | American actress |
| Colleen Moore | American silent film actress |
| Colleen Fitzpatrick | Vitamin C - American singer and actress |
| Colleen Haskell | American reality TV personality and actress |
| Colleen Atwood | American costume designer |
| Colleen Carroll | American professional kiteboarder |
| Colleen Wing | Canadian martial artist and stuntwoman |
| Colleen Williams | American news anchor |
| Colleen McCullough | Australian author |
| Colleen Clinkenbeard | American voice actress and director |
| Colleen LaRose | Jihad Jane - American criminal and jihadist |
| Colleen Lopez | American television host and home shopping personality |
| Colleen Dominguez | American journalist and correspondent |
| Colleen Dewhurst | Canadian-American actress |
| Colleen Bell | American television producer and executive |
| Colleen Doran | American writer and artist in the comic book industry |
Characters Named Colleen
| Colleen Wing | Marvel Comics character, known for her appearances in Iron Fist and other series |
| Colleen McMurphy | Character from the TV show "China Beach" |
| Colleen Donaghy | Character from the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Colleen Carlton | Character from the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |
| Colleen Moore | Main character in the silent film "Colleen Moore" |
| Colleen Rafferty | Character from the TV show "The Big C" |
| Colleen O'Hara | Character from the book series "Colleen O'Hara Mysteries" |
| Colleen Manus | Character from the book "Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks |
| Colleen Abbott | Character from the TV show "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" |
| Colleen Williamson | Character from the TV show "L.A. Law" |
| Colleen Weinberg | Character from the TV show "The Goldbergs" |
| Colleen Cavanaugh | Character from the TV show "Picket Fences" |
| Colleen Rose | Character from the book "Colleen Rose - A Troubled Spirit" by Jennifer A. Davids |
| Colleen Reynolds | Character from the book "Lies You Never Told Me" by Jennifer Donaldson |
| Colleen Cooper | Character from the book "Riding Lessons" by Sara Gruen |
| Colleen Peck | Character from the movie "Inspector Gadget" |
| Colleen Gibson | Character from the TV show "McLeod's Daughters" |
| Colleen Lively | Character from the book "Bad Girls Don't Die" by Katie Alender |
| Colleen Powell | Character from the movie "The Longest Yard" |