Colleen Bolin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Bolin — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Bolin 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 Bolin: Bolin is a surname or given name. Bolin Chetia, Indian politician Chen Bolin (born 1983), Taiwanese actor Chi Po-lin (1964–2017), Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Liu Bolin (born 1973), Chinese performance artist "The Invisible Man" Surname Anatole Bolin (1893–1983), Swedish champion middle-distance runner Bert Bolin (1925–2007), Swedish meteorologist Bob Bolin (1939–2023), American Major League Baseball pitcher Bookie Bolin (born 1940), former American football offensive lineman Charles E. Bolin (1843–1924), American politician Enrique Bolín (1940–2018), Spanish politician Fredrik Th. 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: Bolin

Spanish

Bolin is a surname or given name. Bolin Chetia, Indian politician Chen Bolin (born 1983), Taiwanese actor Chi Po-lin (1964–2017), Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Liu Bolin (born 1973), Chinese performance artist "The Invisible Man" Surname Anatole Bolin (1893–1983), Swedish champion middle-distance runner Bert Bolin (1925–2007), Swedish meteorologist Bob Bolin (1939–2023), American Major League Baseball pitcher Bookie Bolin (born 1940), former American football offensive lineman Charles E. Bolin (1843–1924), American politician Enrique Bolín (1940–2018), Spanish politician Fredrik Th.

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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 Bolin:

1
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Bolin?
The surname Bolin originates from Spanish. Bolin is a surname or given name. Bolin Chetia, Indian politician Chen Bolin (born 1983), Taiwanese actor Chi Po-lin (1964–2017), Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Liu Bolin (born 1973), Chinese performance artist "The Invisible Man" Surname Anatole Bolin (1893–1983), Swedish champion middle-distance runner Bert Bolin (1925–2007), Swedish meteorologist Bob Bolin (1939–2023), American Major League Baseball pitcher Bookie Bolin (born 1940), former American football offensive lineman Charles E. Bolin (1843–1924), American politician Enrique Bolín (1940–2018), Spanish politician Fredrik Th.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Bolin?
The name Colleen Bolin combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Bolin originates from Spanish.
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