NAME PROFILE
Colleen
Colleen is an Irish name meaning 'girl' or 'young woman.' It conveys a sense of youthfulness and vitality, often evoking images of a spirited, lively individual who embodies charm and grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 163,084 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 20%IL — 20%OH — 20%PA — 19%
Notable People
Colleen Dewhurst (Actress, *Anne of Green Gables*) · Colleen McCullough (Author, *The Thorn Birds*) · Colleen Zenk (Actress, known for *As the World Turns*) · Colleen Haskell (Television personality, *Survivor*) · Colleen Hoover (Author, known for her contemporary romance novels)
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