Colleen
boy nameColleen entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #2205 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#2205
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3780 |
| 1930s | #3308 |
| 1940s | #3338 |
| 1950s | #3459 |
| 1960s | #2808 |
| 1970s | #3571 |
| 1980s | #4557 |
| 2000s | #10151 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Colleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colleen alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colleen in 2025?
- Colleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Colleen most popular?
- Colleen peaked in 1964, reaching #2205 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colleen with classmates?
- Colleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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