Collen
Collen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Young hound or victory of the people.
Origin and history
Collen is a masculine given name of Celtic origin, often derived as a variant of Collin or Colin, which stems from Nicholas (meaning 'victory of the people') or from the Gaelic word for 'young hound'. It has historically been a rare given name in the United States. In modern times, it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
661 babies in the United States have been named Collen since 1880. It ranks #4015 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- OH (72.2 %)
- CA (27.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 190 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 146 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Nicknames
Col, Cole
Fun facts
- Collen serves as a rare alternate spelling of the much more common names Colin and Collin.
- With only around 661 recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880, Collen has maintained a distinctly rare footprint.