Colin Peace

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Peace — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Peace 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 Peace: Charles Peace (1832–1879), English burglar and murderer Chris Peace (American football) (born 1995), American football player David Peace (born 1967), British author Doug Peace (1919–2000), Canadian cyclist Heather Peace (born 1975), English actress Jeremy Peace (born 1956), English football club director Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), American football player and coach Sir John Peace (born 1949), British businessman Larry Peace (1917–2009), American football player Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – died after 1932), British feminist and suffragette Robert Peace (1980–2011), the subject of. 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: Peace

English

Charles Peace (1832–1879), English burglar and murderer Chris Peace (American football) (born 1995), American football player David Peace (born 1967), British author Doug Peace (1919–2000), Canadian cyclist Heather Peace (born 1975), English actress Jeremy Peace (born 1956), English football club director Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), American football player and coach Sir John Peace (born 1949), British businessman Larry Peace (1917–2009), American football player Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – died after 1932), British feminist and suffragette Robert Peace (1980–2011), the subject of.

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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 Peace

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 Peace:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Peace?
The surname Peace originates from English. Charles Peace (1832–1879), English burglar and murderer Chris Peace (American football) (born 1995), American football player David Peace (born 1967), British author Doug Peace (1919–2000), Canadian cyclist Heather Peace (born 1975), English actress Jeremy Peace (born 1956), English football club director Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), American football player and coach Sir John Peace (born 1949), British businessman Larry Peace (1917–2009), American football player Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – died after 1932), British feminist and suffragette Robert Peace (1980–2011), the subject of.
What are the origins of the name Colin Peace?
The name Colin Peace combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Peace originates from English.
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