Coleen
Pronunciation: [ k-awl-EEN ]
Coleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,075 in the US, popular nicknames include Col, Coy, and Colie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Coleen is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-awl-EEN.
Parents who love the name Coleen often also consider Wladyslawa, Clatie, Uarda .
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Historical Record
Coleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 9,799 babies have been named Coleen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Coleen is past its peak , currently ranked #70,075 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,075
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Coleen
Coleen is a girl name .
Coleen is currently ranked #70,075 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Coleen include Col, Coy, Colie, and Coleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Coleen include Colette . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis