Colleen
Pronunciation: [ k-ahl-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Colleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 307 babies have been named Colleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colleen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,572 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,572
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Colleen is also used as a girl name, ranked #2797.
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About the Name Colleen
Colleen is a boy name .
Is Colleen a boy or girl name? Colleen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,572 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,797. Colleen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Colleen is currently ranked #20,572 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colleen include Col, Coll, Colly, Collie, Een, Eeny, Eenie, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Colleen include Collin, Collins, Collier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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