Colleen Mcgrady

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Mcgrady — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Mcgrady 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 Mcgrady: Barbara McGrady (born 1950) Indigenous Australian photographer Eddie McGrady (1935–2013), Northern Ireland nationalist politician Ewan McGrady, Australian rugby league footballer Jason McGrady (born 1979), American physician Kevin McGrady (born 1956), convicted Irish Republican Army member Martin McGrady (1946–2006), American sprinter Michael McGrady (born 1960), American actor Mike McGrady (1933–2012), American journalist and writer Niamh McGrady, Northern Irish actress Paul McGrady, college football coach Tony McGrady (born 1944), Australian politician Tracy McGrady (born 1979), American ret. 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: Mcgrady

Irish

Barbara McGrady (born 1950) Indigenous Australian photographer Eddie McGrady (1935–2013), Northern Ireland nationalist politician Ewan McGrady, Australian rugby league footballer Jason McGrady (born 1979), American physician Kevin McGrady (born 1956), convicted Irish Republican Army member Martin McGrady (1946–2006), American sprinter Michael McGrady (born 1960), American actor Mike McGrady (1933–2012), American journalist and writer Niamh McGrady, Northern Irish actress Paul McGrady, college football coach Tony McGrady (born 1944), Australian politician Tracy McGrady (born 1979), American ret.

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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 Mcgrady

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 Mcgrady:

11
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant 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 Mcgrady?
The surname Mcgrady originates from Irish. Barbara McGrady (born 1950) Indigenous Australian photographer Eddie McGrady (1935–2013), Northern Ireland nationalist politician Ewan McGrady, Australian rugby league footballer Jason McGrady (born 1979), American physician Kevin McGrady (born 1956), convicted Irish Republican Army member Martin McGrady (1946–2006), American sprinter Michael McGrady (born 1960), American actor Mike McGrady (1933–2012), American journalist and writer Niamh McGrady, Northern Irish actress Paul McGrady, college football coach Tony McGrady (born 1944), Australian politician Tracy McGrady (born 1979), American ret.
How common is the surname Mcgrady?
The surname Mcgrady is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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