Colleen
Meaning of Colleen
Colleen is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It originated from Ireland and has gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The name Colleen means "girl" or "maiden" in Irish Gaelic.
The pronunciation of Colleen in American English is KOH-leen (/koʊˈlin/). This pronunciation is also used in British English.
Variations of the name include Coleen, which is another spelling commonly used.
Over the years, Colleen has maintained a consistent level of popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 60 to 95 newborns each year, ranking between 2005 and 2809 among all female names. Its highest rank was in 1996 when it reached number 109.
Colleen is a charming and elegant name that evokes a sense of grace and femininity. With its Irish origin and timeless appeal, it's a beautiful choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KOH-leen (/koʊˈlin/)
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Notable People Named Colleen
| Colleen Mae Ballinger is an American comedian, YouTuber, actress, singer, and writer, best known for her creation and portrayal of the Internet character Miranda Sings, as well as her Netflix original series titled Haters Back Off. |
| Colleen Hoover is a bestselling American author known for her romance and young adult fiction novels, including the popular 2016 novel It Ends with Us, and has sold around 20 million books as of October 2022. |
| Colleen Clifford, also known as Irene Margaret Blackford, was a versatile British-born performer who excelled in acting, singing, dancing, and piano, and made significant contributions to the entertainment industry in England, New Zealand, and Australia. |
| Colleen Margaretta McCullough was an Australian author famous for novels like The Thorn Birds and The Ladies of Missalonghi. |
| Colleen Celeste Camp is an American character actress and producer known for her roles in The Swinging Cheerleaders, Police Academy series, Apocalypse Now, and Clue. |
| Colleen Coble is an American Christian author known for her bestselling romance, romantic suspense, and historical fiction novels, which have collectively sold over 2 million copies and received multiple prestigious awards. |
| Colleen Houck is a renowned American author famous for her best-selling series Tiger's Curse and Reawakened, widely recognized and collected by libraries globally. |
| Colleen Atwood is an American costume designer known for her work in film. |
| Colleen Conway-Welch was a prominent American nursing and public health advocate, known for her tenure as Dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and her work on President Ronald Reagan's Commission on the HIV Epidemic. |
| Colleen Corby is a retired American model known for her iconic work in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in department store catalogs for Sears, JC Penney, and Montgomery Ward. |
| Colleen Marie Haskell is an American former reality show contestant, actress, and producer known for her appearance on the first season of Survivor and her role in the comedy film The Animal. |
| Colleen Barros is an American government official who served as the acting United States deputy secretary of health and human services in 2017. |
| Colleen Zahn - Colleen D. Zahn is an American lawyer and jurist who became an associate justice of the Idaho Supreme Court in 2021. |
| Colleen Carney is an Australian former professional tennis player. |
| Colleen Wagner is a Canadian playwright best known for her award-winning play The Monument and other works such as Sand, Eclipsed, and The Living. |
