Colleen

Meaning of Colleen

The name Colleen comes from the Irish word for 'girl' or 'young woman'. It's a sweet and simple name that evokes youth and innocence.

Colleen has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Colleen

After ranking as high as #439 in 2001, Colleen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Colleen

• Colleen Ballinger
  Comedian and YouTube personality
• Colleen Dewhurst
  Acclaimed stage and screen actress
• Colleen Fitzpatrick
  Singer-songwriter (Kiesza)
• Colleen McCullough
  Australian author, The Thorn Birds
• Colleen Zenker
  American television personality

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Questions about the name Colleen

What does the name Colleen mean?

Colleen means the name colleen comes from the irish word for 'girl' or 'young woman'. it's a sweet and simple name that evokes youth and innocence, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Colleen a boy's or a girl's name?

Colleen is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Colleen?

Colleen did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Colleen most popular?

Colleen peaked at #439 in 2001.