Colleen Bing

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Bing — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Bing 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 Bing: Bing Crosby (1903–1977), American singer Microsoft Bing, a web search engine Bing (bread), a Chinese flatbread Bing cherry, a variety of cherry Twin Bing or Bing, a candy made by Palmer Candy Company Bing (German surname), a German-language surname Bing (Chinese surname) (邴), a Chinese surname Bing Prefecture, an ancient Chinese province Bing, Hormozgan, a village in Hormozgan Province, Iran Binag, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran Manor of Byng, Suffolk, England Bing (TV series), a British children's television series Bada Bing or the Bing, a fictional. 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: Bing

English

Bing Crosby (1903–1977), American singer Microsoft Bing, a web search engine Bing (bread), a Chinese flatbread Bing cherry, a variety of cherry Twin Bing or Bing, a candy made by Palmer Candy Company Bing (German surname), a German-language surname Bing (Chinese surname) (邴), a Chinese surname Bing Prefecture, an ancient Chinese province Bing, Hormozgan, a village in Hormozgan Province, Iran Binag, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran Manor of Byng, Suffolk, England Bing (TV series), a British children's television series Bada Bing or the Bing, a fictional.

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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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Notable People Named Colleen Bing

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 Colleen Bing:

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Bing?
The surname Bing originates from English. Bing Crosby (1903–1977), American singer Microsoft Bing, a web search engine Bing (bread), a Chinese flatbread Bing cherry, a variety of cherry Twin Bing or Bing, a candy made by Palmer Candy Company Bing (German surname), a German-language surname Bing (Chinese surname) (邴), a Chinese surname Bing Prefecture, an ancient Chinese province Bing, Hormozgan, a village in Hormozgan Province, Iran Binag, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran Manor of Byng, Suffolk, England Bing (TV series), a British children's television series Bada Bing or the Bing, a fictional.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Bing?
The name Colleen Bing combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Bing originates from English.
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