Colleen Lema

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Lema — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Lema 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 Lema: Lema, California, former Pomo settlement in Mendocino County Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA), Florida Monte Lema, a mountain between Switzerland and Italy Sierra de Lema, a mountain range in Bolívar state, Venezuela Lema Fracture Zone, next to the Vema fracture zone in the Atlantic Ocean People with the surname Chris Lema (born 1995), an American soccer player Cristian Lema (born 1990), an Argentine footballer Elieshi Lema (born 1949), a Tanzanian writer Godbless Lema (born 1976), a Tanzanian politician Nino Lema, Benigno 'Nino' Lema Mejuto (born 1964), a Spanish retired footballer Ray Lema, . 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: Lema

Spanish

Lema, California, former Pomo settlement in Mendocino County Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA), Florida Monte Lema, a mountain between Switzerland and Italy Sierra de Lema, a mountain range in Bolívar state, Venezuela Lema Fracture Zone, next to the Vema fracture zone in the Atlantic Ocean People with the surname Chris Lema (born 1995), an American soccer player Cristian Lema (born 1990), an Argentine footballer Elieshi Lema (born 1949), a Tanzanian writer Godbless Lema (born 1976), a Tanzanian politician Nino Lema, Benigno 'Nino' Lema Mejuto (born 1964), a Spanish retired footballer Ray Lema, .

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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 Lema

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 Lema:

7
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Lema?
The surname Lema originates from Spanish. Lema, California, former Pomo settlement in Mendocino County Lake Eustis Museum of Art (LEMA), Florida Monte Lema, a mountain between Switzerland and Italy Sierra de Lema, a mountain range in Bolívar state, Venezuela Lema Fracture Zone, next to the Vema fracture zone in the Atlantic Ocean People with the surname Chris Lema (born 1995), an American soccer player Cristian Lema (born 1990), an Argentine footballer Elieshi Lema (born 1949), a Tanzanian writer Godbless Lema (born 1976), a Tanzanian politician Nino Lema, Benigno 'Nino' Lema Mejuto (born 1964), a Spanish retired footballer Ray Lema, .
What are the origins of the name Colleen Lema?
The name Colleen Lema combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Lema originates from Spanish.
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