Colleen Lark

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Lark — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Lark 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 Lark: Surname Frank Lark (died 1946), New Zealand politician Hoyt W. Lark (1893–1971), a mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Jim Lark, professor of systems engineering and applied mathematics and United States Libertarian Party National Chairman from 2000 to 2002 K. Gordon Lark (1930–2020), American biologist Maria Lark (born 1997), Russian-American actress Michael Lark, American comics artist Sarah Lark (born 1983), Welsh singer and actress Sylvia Lark (1947–1990) Seneca painter and printmaker Tobi Lark (born 1941), American-born Canadian soul and gospel singer Lark Pien (born c. 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: Lark

Welsh

Surname Frank Lark (died 1946), New Zealand politician Hoyt W. Lark (1893–1971), a mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Jim Lark, professor of systems engineering and applied mathematics and United States Libertarian Party National Chairman from 2000 to 2002 K. Gordon Lark (1930–2020), American biologist Maria Lark (born 1997), Russian-American actress Michael Lark, American comics artist Sarah Lark (born 1983), Welsh singer and actress Sylvia Lark (1947–1990) Seneca painter and printmaker Tobi Lark (born 1941), American-born Canadian soul and gospel singer Lark Pien (born c.

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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 Lark

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 Lark:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Lark?
The surname Lark originates from Welsh. Surname Frank Lark (died 1946), New Zealand politician Hoyt W. Lark (1893–1971), a mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Jim Lark, professor of systems engineering and applied mathematics and United States Libertarian Party National Chairman from 2000 to 2002 K. Gordon Lark (1930–2020), American biologist Maria Lark (born 1997), Russian-American actress Michael Lark, American comics artist Sarah Lark (born 1983), Welsh singer and actress Sylvia Lark (1947–1990) Seneca painter and printmaker Tobi Lark (born 1941), American-born Canadian soul and gospel singer Lark Pien (born c.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Lark?
The name Colleen Lark combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Lark originates from Welsh.
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