girl's name
Kolleen
kah-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,021
Kolleen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1962, when 48 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1946.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kolleen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 172 |
| 1960s | 326 |
| 1970s | 209 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kolleen?
In 2011, Kolleen was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kolleen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kolleen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kolleen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kolleen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kolleen
- English kah-LEEN
Sibling Names for Kolleen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kolleen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kolleen
How popular is the name Kolleen?
In 2011, Kolleen was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kolleen a girl's or a boy's name?
Kolleen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kolleen?
Kolleen has 2 syllables.
When was Kolleen most popular?
Kolleen peaked in 1962, when 48 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.