Colleen
Peaked at #93 nationally in 1965, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1901, Colleen has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Colleen — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#93
in 1965
Current rank
#2797
in 2024
Years tracked
123
1901–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1901, Colleen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1965, ranking #93 nationally with 4,029 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1775 (2014) to #2797 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Colleen ranks #2797 nationally for girls, with 60 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,797 | 60 |
| 2023 | #2,245 | 83 |
| 2022 | #2,826 | 60 |
| 2021 | #2,646 | 65 |
| 2020 | #2,602 | 65 |
| 2019 | #2,015 | 95 |
| 2018 | #2,134 | 89 |
| 2017 | #1,931 | 104 |
Colleen — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2228
in 1964
Last ranked
#10345
in 2005
Years tracked
38
1927–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1927, Colleen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #2228 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Colleen hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #10345.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10,345 | 6 |
| 1989 | #4,318 | 12 |
| 1988 | #6,567 | 6 |
| 1987 | #4,628 | 9 |
| 1986 | #5,437 | 7 |
| 1985 | #3,098 | 15 |
| 1984 | #5,704 | 6 |
| 1983 | #4,195 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Colleen most popular?
Colleen was most popular in 1965, when it ranked #93 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Colleen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Colleen?
At least 163,029 babies have been recorded with the name Colleen in the US since 1901, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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