Coleen
Coleen is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Girl or young woman.
Origin and history
Coleen is a variant spelling of Colleen, derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'cailín', meaning 'girl'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as an Irish-American name. In recent years, it has become a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
11,998 babies in the United States have been named Coleen since 1880. It ranks #1474 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.7 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- PA (13 %)
- NJ (7.3 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 60 |
| 1920-1930 | 356 |
| 1930-1940 | 731 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,052 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,308 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,567 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,605 |
| 1980-1990 | 738 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Coleen
- Coleen Gray: Actress
- Coleen Rowley: FBI agent, Whistleblower
Nicknames
Cole
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from 'cailín', the Irish word for 'girl'.
- Coleen and its double-'l' spelling Colleen peaked in popularity in the United States around the middle of the 20th century.