Origin, Meaning, And History of Colleen
The name Colleen is a feminine given name of Irish and Celetic-Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish word cailín, which means girl or lass. Cailín refers to an unmarried young girl and is a derivative of Caile, which means maid. Colleen remains popular among the Irish and their descendants living in America, Britain, and Australia. In addition, it is also a feminine version of the Irish name Cole, a derivative of the medieval English name Nicholas or Cola, which means victory in Greek, and charcoal or one with dark features in English.
Colleen gained popularity due to the success of the novel Colleen Bawn by Irish playwright Dion Boucicault. The book is based on the true story of a 15-year-old girl by the name of Ellen Scanlan. The story portrays Colleen as an innocent, warm, friendly, caring, youthful, and joyous girl. It was adapted into several plays and films and helped popularize the name Colleen in Ireland and the United States.
In addition, the name was also popularized by Colleen from the Warner Bros. animated television seriesRoad Rovers. She is portrayed as an athletic and skilled martial artist, team player, problem solver, and the only female character in the show.
Variations of Colleen include Coline, Colina, Collyn, Collene, Cailin, Caitlin, Coleen, Collie, Colletta, Kalyn, Colene, Collyn, Kolleen, Celene, Celine, and Colby. While Colly, Coll, Coco, Lina, Conny, Lenny, Len, Cole, and Lee are some of the adorable nicknames.
The fictional characters associated with the name Colleen are Colleen Wing fromMarvel Comics, Nurse Colleen McMurphy from the TV seriesChina Beach, Colleen Brady from the soap operaDays of Our Lives, Colleen Donaghy from the TV show30 Rock, and Colleen Cavallo from the American animated TV seriesBob’s Burgers.
Colleen has become a global name, with many people choosing it for their little ones. Though it is a feminine name, some also use it for their baby boys.
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Famous People With The Name Colleen
- Colleen YoungAmerican swimmer, won the bronze medal in the 2016 Paralympics and 2015 World Championships and the silver medal in the 2020 Paralympic Games
- Colleen RosensteelAmerican judoka known for her performance in the Olympics of 1992, 1996, and 2000, and won bronze and silver medals in the 1995 and 1999 Pan American Games
- Colleen Quigley美国中距离跑越野障碍赛马规范ialist, and an Olympian who is one of the members of the relay team that set a World Record in 2020
- Colleen J. McElroyA well-awarded American poet, short story writer, editor, and memoirist well known for poems like Tavelling music, A Long Way from St. Louie, Driving under the cardboard pines, and other stories, and Furlough
- Colleen Celeste CampAmerican character actress and producer known for her performance in The Swinging Cheerleaders, Police academy series, and Die Hard with a Vengeance
Colleen On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Colleen has dropped over the years. Take a look at these US Social Security Administration graphs to understand the performance of this name in detail.
Popularity Over Time
The name Colleen, in 1982, was shared by 2146 babies per million. However, this was followed by an inconsistent drop in its popularity over the years. The name in 2020 was shared by 63 babies per million.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, the name was ranked at 137, which dropped in ranking over time towards its lowest rank of 2666 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Colleen
The name Colleen is pronounced kol-een, kah-leen, or kawh-leen. Here are a few names that may have a similar rhyme.
Popular Sibling Names For Colleen
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Names With Similar Meaning as Colleen
Colleen is a derivative of the word used to refer to a young woman or girl. The following names may have similar meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Colleen?
The name Colleen means derived from the irish name meaning girl, a young lady.
2. What is the origin of the name Colleen?
Colleen has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Colleen?
Colleen is pronounced as col-leen.
