Will my child share the name Colleen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Colleen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Colleen in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Colleen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Colleen has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 199 places in the last five years. Its peak was #753 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Colleen a good choice for a distinctive name?

Colleen is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Colleen a popular baby name in the United States?

Colleen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4763

Colleen

Colleen is a distinctive choice, ranked #4763 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Colleen in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

#4763

About the Name Colleen

Colleen has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 199 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #753 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Colleen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.