Colin Monteiro

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Monteiro — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Monteiro is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Colin is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Colin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas. This name, but not the anglicized Gaelic name, is also found in the spelling Collin. This name is formed by the Old French diminutive -in also found in Robin. An anglicisation of the Irish given name Coileán or the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean, which both come from the Old Irish word cuilén "pup, cub". The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century. The surname Monteiro: People with the surname Aaron Monteiro (born 1997), American football player Adolfo Casais Monteiro (1908–1972), Portuguese essayist, poet and writer Alberto Monteiro (known as Fialho; 1928–2015), Portuguese footballer Aldo Geraldo Manuel Monteiro (known as Kadú; born 1994), Angolan footballer Alex Monteiro de Lima (known simply as Alex; born 1988), Brazilian footballer Allan Monteiro (1922–?), Pakistani boxer Allan Monteiro Dias (born 1988), Brazilian professional footballer Amarilson Monteiro (known as Xolote; born 1989), Cape Verdean professional footballer Ana Monteiro (born 1993), Portugu. Colin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Colin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Colin

Celtic

Colin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas. This name, but not the anglicized Gaelic name, is also found in the spelling Collin. This name is formed by the Old French diminutive -in also found in Robin. An anglicisation of the Irish given name Coileán or the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean, which both come from the Old Irish word cuilén "pup, cub". The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century.

Surname: Monteiro

Portuguese

People with the surname Aaron Monteiro (born 1997), American football player Adolfo Casais Monteiro (1908–1972), Portuguese essayist, poet and writer Alberto Monteiro (known as Fialho; 1928–2015), Portuguese footballer Aldo Geraldo Manuel Monteiro (known as Kadú; born 1994), Angolan footballer Alex Monteiro de Lima (known simply as Alex; born 1988), Brazilian footballer Allan Monteiro (1922–?), Pakistani boxer Allan Monteiro Dias (born 1988), Brazilian professional footballer Amarilson Monteiro (known as Xolote; born 1989), Cape Verdean professional footballer Ana Monteiro (born 1993), Portugu.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Colin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Colin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Colin Monteiro

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Colin Monteiro:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Colin?
The first name Colin originates from Celtic. Colin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas. This name, but not the anglicized Gaelic name, is also found in the spelling Collin. This name is formed by the Old French diminutive -in also found in Robin. An anglicisation of the Irish given name Coileán or the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean, which both come from the Old Irish word cuilén "pup, cub". The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century.
When was Colin most popular?
The name Colin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Monteiro?
The surname Monteiro originates from Portuguese. People with the surname Aaron Monteiro (born 1997), American football player Adolfo Casais Monteiro (1908–1972), Portuguese essayist, poet and writer Alberto Monteiro (known as Fialho; 1928–2015), Portuguese footballer Aldo Geraldo Manuel Monteiro (known as Kadú; born 1994), Angolan footballer Alex Monteiro de Lima (known simply as Alex; born 1988), Brazilian footballer Allan Monteiro (1922–?), Pakistani boxer Allan Monteiro Dias (born 1988), Brazilian professional footballer Amarilson Monteiro (known as Xolote; born 1989), Cape Verdean professional footballer Ana Monteiro (born 1993), Portugu.
What are the origins of the name Colin Monteiro?
The name Colin Monteiro combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Monteiro originates from Portuguese.
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