Coleen

Coleen is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2017.

Coleen at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Coleen

Coleen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Coleen first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #434 in 1950, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 11,998 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Coleen in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#434 in 1950
Peak year
1959
Total since 1880
11,998

Coleen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2292 in 2008
Babies named Coleen in 2017
3
Total since 1996
35

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Coleen mean?

The meaning of Coleen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Coleen a boy or girl name?

Coleen is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2017.

What origin is the name Coleen?

Coleen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Coleen?

Coleen first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #434 in 1950, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].