Colleen
Girl name · 509 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Colleen: 509 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 31 births in 1986.
Colleen derives from the Irish word *cailín*, meaning “girl” or “young woman,” and was adopted as a given name in English‑speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries. Notable bearers include Canadian actress Colleen Dewhurst, a celebrated stage and screen performer, and Australian author Colleen McCullough,
Girl 34 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198631 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6664 babies
- Total births
- 509since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 59%vs prior 5y