Colleen Quevedo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Quevedo — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Quevedo 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 Quevedo: Quevedo (rapper) (born 2001), Spanish singer and songwriter Carla Quevedo (born 1988), Argentine actress and designer Fernando Quevedo Rodríguez, a Guatemalan physicist Fernando Quevedo Salazar, a Spanish racing cyclist Francisco de Quevedo, a leading baroque poet of Spain's Siglo de Oro (Golden Century) Gabriella Evelina Quevedo (born 1997), Swedish guitarist Jhon Édison Rodríguez Quevedo (born 1991), Colombian fencer Joaquim Amado Quevedo (1946–2022), Brazilian politician José Quevedo, major in the Cuban army, fought Battle of La Plata during the Cuban Revolution Juan de Quevedo, 16th-centur. 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: Quevedo

Spanish

Quevedo (rapper) (born 2001), Spanish singer and songwriter Carla Quevedo (born 1988), Argentine actress and designer Fernando Quevedo Rodríguez, a Guatemalan physicist Fernando Quevedo Salazar, a Spanish racing cyclist Francisco de Quevedo, a leading baroque poet of Spain's Siglo de Oro (Golden Century) Gabriella Evelina Quevedo (born 1997), Swedish guitarist Jhon Édison Rodríguez Quevedo (born 1991), Colombian fencer Joaquim Amado Quevedo (1946–2022), Brazilian politician José Quevedo, major in the Cuban army, fought Battle of La Plata during the Cuban Revolution Juan de Quevedo, 16th-centur.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Colleen Quevedo

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 Quevedo:

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 Quevedo?
The surname Quevedo originates from Spanish. Quevedo (rapper) (born 2001), Spanish singer and songwriter Carla Quevedo (born 1988), Argentine actress and designer Fernando Quevedo Rodríguez, a Guatemalan physicist Fernando Quevedo Salazar, a Spanish racing cyclist Francisco de Quevedo, a leading baroque poet of Spain's Siglo de Oro (Golden Century) Gabriella Evelina Quevedo (born 1997), Swedish guitarist Jhon Édison Rodríguez Quevedo (born 1991), Colombian fencer Joaquim Amado Quevedo (1946–2022), Brazilian politician José Quevedo, major in the Cuban army, fought Battle of La Plata during the Cuban Revolution Juan de Quevedo, 16th-centur.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Quevedo?
The name Colleen Quevedo combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Quevedo originates from Spanish.
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