Colleen Crew

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Crew — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Crew 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 Crew: Crewe or Crew is a surname of Old Welsh origin. People with this surname include: Albert Crewe (1927–2009), British-born American physicist and inventor of the scanning transmission electron microscope Amanda Crew (born 1986), Canadian film and television actress Bertie Crewe (1860–1937), British theatre designer Bob Crewe (1930–2014), American songwriter, singer, manager, and record producer Della Crewe (1884–1926), American long-distance motorcyclist Frances Crewe, Lady Crewe (1748–1818), English poet Francis Albert Eley Crew (1886–1973), British animal geneticist Gary Crew (born 1947), Aust. 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: Crew

Welsh

Crewe or Crew is a surname of Old Welsh origin. People with this surname include: Albert Crewe (1927–2009), British-born American physicist and inventor of the scanning transmission electron microscope Amanda Crew (born 1986), Canadian film and television actress Bertie Crewe (1860–1937), British theatre designer Bob Crewe (1930–2014), American songwriter, singer, manager, and record producer Della Crewe (1884–1926), American long-distance motorcyclist Frances Crewe, Lady Crewe (1748–1818), English poet Francis Albert Eley Crew (1886–1973), British animal geneticist Gary Crew (born 1947), Aust.

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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 Crew

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 Crew:

7
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Crew?
The surname Crew originates from Welsh. Crewe or Crew is a surname of Old Welsh origin. People with this surname include: Albert Crewe (1927–2009), British-born American physicist and inventor of the scanning transmission electron microscope Amanda Crew (born 1986), Canadian film and television actress Bertie Crewe (1860–1937), British theatre designer Bob Crewe (1930–2014), American songwriter, singer, manager, and record producer Della Crewe (1884–1926), American long-distance motorcyclist Frances Crewe, Lady Crewe (1748–1818), English poet Francis Albert Eley Crew (1886–1973), British animal geneticist Gary Crew (born 1947), Aust.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Crew?
The name Colleen Crew combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Crew originates from Welsh.
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