Colleen Leitch

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Leitch — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Leitch 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 Leitch: Alfred Alexander Leitch (1894–1954), Canadian military pilot Archibald Leitch (1865–1939), Scottish architect Barry Leitch (born 1970), Scottish video game music composer Bill Leitch, Canadian curler; see List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Billy Leitch (1895–1963), Irish footballer Brendon Leitch (born 1999), New Zealand racing driver Cecil Leitch (1891–1977), English golfer Damon Leitch (born 1992), New Zealand racing driver David Leitch (director) (born 1975), American director and stuntman David Leitch (politician) (1923–1988), Australian politician David Leitch (settler) (1753. 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: Leitch

Irish

Alfred Alexander Leitch (1894–1954), Canadian military pilot Archibald Leitch (1865–1939), Scottish architect Barry Leitch (born 1970), Scottish video game music composer Bill Leitch, Canadian curler; see List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Billy Leitch (1895–1963), Irish footballer Brendon Leitch (born 1999), New Zealand racing driver Cecil Leitch (1891–1977), English golfer Damon Leitch (born 1992), New Zealand racing driver David Leitch (director) (born 1975), American director and stuntman David Leitch (politician) (1923–1988), Australian politician David Leitch (settler) (1753.

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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 Leitch

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 Leitch:

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 Leitch?
The surname Leitch originates from Irish. Alfred Alexander Leitch (1894–1954), Canadian military pilot Archibald Leitch (1865–1939), Scottish architect Barry Leitch (born 1970), Scottish video game music composer Bill Leitch, Canadian curler; see List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour Billy Leitch (1895–1963), Irish footballer Brendon Leitch (born 1999), New Zealand racing driver Cecil Leitch (1891–1977), English golfer Damon Leitch (born 1992), New Zealand racing driver David Leitch (director) (born 1975), American director and stuntman David Leitch (politician) (1923–1988), Australian politician David Leitch (settler) (1753.
How common is the surname Leitch?
The surname Leitch is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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