Colleen Badillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Badillo — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Badillo is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Colleen is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Colleen is an English-language name of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish word cailín "girl/woman", the diminutive of caile "woman, countrywoman". Although it derives from the Irish language, Colleen as a given name is rare in Ireland, but far more popular in Irish-descended communities in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname Badillo: Atilano Cordero Badillo (born c. 1943), Puerto Rican entrepreneur and supermarket businessman Arturo Badillo (born 1987), Mexican boxer Basilio Badillo (1885–1935), Mexican educator and politician; Governor of the Mexican State of Jalisco 1921–22 Herman Badillo (1929–2014), American politician from New York City, U.S. representative 1971–77 Juan B. Fernandez-Badillo (1912–1989), Puerto Rican-born American federal judge Julio Cesar Badillo (born 1966), American musician in Puerto Rico 4866 Badillo, main belt asteroid Colleen is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 143K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Colleen reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Colleen

Irish

Colleen is an English-language name of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish word cailín "girl/woman", the diminutive of caile "woman, countrywoman". Although it derives from the Irish language, Colleen as a given name is rare in Ireland, but far more popular in Irish-descended communities in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.

Surname: Badillo

Spanish

Atilano Cordero Badillo (born c. 1943), Puerto Rican entrepreneur and supermarket businessman Arturo Badillo (born 1987), Mexican boxer Basilio Badillo (1885–1935), Mexican educator and politician; Governor of the Mexican State of Jalisco 1921–22 Herman Badillo (1929–2014), American politician from New York City, U.S. representative 1971–77 Juan B. Fernandez-Badillo (1912–1989), Puerto Rican-born American federal judge Julio Cesar Badillo (born 1966), American musician in Puerto Rico 4866 Badillo, main belt asteroid

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Colleen?
The first name Colleen originates from Irish. Colleen is an English-language name of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish word cailín "girl/woman", the diminutive of caile "woman, countrywoman". Although it derives from the Irish language, Colleen as a given name is rare in Ireland, but far more popular in Irish-descended communities in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.
When was Colleen most popular?
The name Colleen reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Badillo?
The surname Badillo originates from Spanish. Atilano Cordero Badillo (born c. 1943), Puerto Rican entrepreneur and supermarket businessman Arturo Badillo (born 1987), Mexican boxer Basilio Badillo (1885–1935), Mexican educator and politician; Governor of the Mexican State of Jalisco 1921–22 Herman Badillo (1929–2014), American politician from New York City, U.S. representative 1971–77 Juan B. Fernandez-Badillo (1912–1989), Puerto Rican-born American federal judge Julio Cesar Badillo (born 1966), American musician in Puerto Rico 4866 Badillo, main belt asteroid
What are the origins of the name Colleen Badillo?
The name Colleen Badillo combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Badillo originates from Spanish.
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