Colleen Hatley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Hatley — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Hatley 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 Hatley: Charles Hatley (born 1986), American boxer John Hatley (c. 1762 – 1832), English Royal Navy officer John E. Hatley (born 1968), United States Army soldier Johnny Hatley (1930-2002), American football coach and player Marvin Hatley (1905–1986), American film composer and music director Neal Hatley (born 1969), English rugby union player Rickey Hatley (born 1994), American football player Simon Hatley, English sailor and privateer Tim Hatley (born 1967), British scenic designer 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: Hatley

English

Charles Hatley (born 1986), American boxer John Hatley (c. 1762 – 1832), English Royal Navy officer John E. Hatley (born 1968), United States Army soldier Johnny Hatley (1930-2002), American football coach and player Marvin Hatley (1905–1986), American film composer and music director Neal Hatley (born 1969), English rugby union player Rickey Hatley (born 1994), American football player Simon Hatley, English sailor and privateer Tim Hatley (born 1967), British scenic designer

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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 Hatley

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 Hatley:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Hatley?
The surname Hatley originates from English. Charles Hatley (born 1986), American boxer John Hatley (c. 1762 – 1832), English Royal Navy officer John E. Hatley (born 1968), United States Army soldier Johnny Hatley (1930-2002), American football coach and player Marvin Hatley (1905–1986), American film composer and music director Neal Hatley (born 1969), English rugby union player Rickey Hatley (born 1994), American football player Simon Hatley, English sailor and privateer Tim Hatley (born 1967), British scenic designer
What are the origins of the name Colleen Hatley?
The name Colleen Hatley combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Hatley originates from English.
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