Coleen
Fact sheet
- Name
- Coleen
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Coleen is a variant of the name Colleen, which traces back to the anglicized forms of the ancient Irish name Cailín. In translation, it means 'the girl.'
What does the name Coleen mean?
Coleen represents a form of Colleen, which is considered anglicized and has its origin in the ancient Irish name Cailín. The name is translated in Irish as 'the girl.' Despite its ancient Irish roots, it is rather uncommon in Ireland. In the USA, however, the name enjoys greater popularity. Other variants include Coline, Collien, and Colline.
Where does the name Coleen come from?
Coleen is a female first name with ancient Irish origins that means 'the girl.'
How do you pronounce Coleen?
Koh-lin
Popularity
In Germany, Coleen is one of the rarer first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539 on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 when it reached 1,238. Over the last ten years, Coleen has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,061 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,190.
Nicknames & pet names
Coco / Cokie / Cole / Coli / Leene / Lina / Linchen / Linny
Similar first names
Colien
Famous people
- Coleen Fernandes (presenter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Coleen
What is the origin of the name Coleen?
Coleen has ancient Irish roots and derives from the name Cailín, which means 'the girl.'
What does the name Coleen mean?
The meaning of Coleen is 'the girl,' derived from the ancient Irish terms for maid and young woman.
How popular is the name Coleen?
In the USA, Coleen is relatively popular, while the name is rather uncommon in Ireland itself.