Colleen Bourne

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Bourne — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Bourne 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 Bourne: Adeline Bourne (1873–1965), Anglo-Indian actress, suffragette, and charity worker Alan Bourne (1882–1967), senior officer in the Royal Marines Albert Bourne (1863–1930), English footballer Aleck Bourne (1886–1974), British gynaecologist and writer tried in a landmark 1938 case for an illegal abortion Alfred Gibbs Bourne (1859–1940), English zoologist, botanist, and educator Ansel Bourne (1826–1910), American evangelical preacher, among the first documented cases of multiple personality and amnesia Arthur Bourne (1880–?), English footballer Benjamin Bourne (1755–1808), American jurist and polit. 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: Bourne

English

Adeline Bourne (1873–1965), Anglo-Indian actress, suffragette, and charity worker Alan Bourne (1882–1967), senior officer in the Royal Marines Albert Bourne (1863–1930), English footballer Aleck Bourne (1886–1974), British gynaecologist and writer tried in a landmark 1938 case for an illegal abortion Alfred Gibbs Bourne (1859–1940), English zoologist, botanist, and educator Ansel Bourne (1826–1910), American evangelical preacher, among the first documented cases of multiple personality and amnesia Arthur Bourne (1880–?), English footballer Benjamin Bourne (1755–1808), American jurist and polit.

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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 Bourne

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 Bourne:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Bourne?
The surname Bourne originates from English. Adeline Bourne (1873–1965), Anglo-Indian actress, suffragette, and charity worker Alan Bourne (1882–1967), senior officer in the Royal Marines Albert Bourne (1863–1930), English footballer Aleck Bourne (1886–1974), British gynaecologist and writer tried in a landmark 1938 case for an illegal abortion Alfred Gibbs Bourne (1859–1940), English zoologist, botanist, and educator Ansel Bourne (1826–1910), American evangelical preacher, among the first documented cases of multiple personality and amnesia Arthur Bourne (1880–?), English footballer Benjamin Bourne (1755–1808), American jurist and polit.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Bourne?
The name Colleen Bourne combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Bourne originates from English.
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