Gender: Female
Origin: Irish, American
Meaning: Young woman, Girl
Pronunciation: ka-LEEN, /kəˈliːn/, K AA L IY N
Popularity Rank: #3,469
The name Colleen is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word for 'girl' or 'young woman'. It is often associated with youth, innocence, and purity.
The name Colleen is of Irish, American origin and means Young woman, Girl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Colleen is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ka-LEEN
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kəˈliːn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AA L IY N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Colleen is recorded 18,173 times globally, ranking it as the 3,469th most common name worldwide.
Colleen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 10,205 occurrences, making it the 554th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Colleen is found among 1 in every 177 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #554 | 1 : 177 |
| South Africa | #761 | 1 : 837 |
| United Kingdom | #756 | 1 : 305 |
| Canada | #323 | 1 : 210 |
| France | #3,545 | 1 : 3,310 |
| Ireland | #616 | 1 : 300 |
| Jamaica | #410 | 1 : 596 |
| Malaysia | #9,471 | 1 : 18,604 |
| Singapore | #3,364 | 1 : 6,075 |
| Costa Rica | #2,018 | 1 : 1,927 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Colleen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 12:03 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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