Colleen Staley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Staley — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Staley 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 Staley: Brandon Staley (born 1982), American football coach Braylon Staley (born 2006), American football player Cornelius Staley (1808–1883), American politician from Maryland Dawn Staley, American basketball player and coach Duce Staley, former professional American football player and current coach Edward Staley, former chairman of W. T. 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: Staley

English

Brandon Staley (born 1982), American football coach Braylon Staley (born 2006), American football player Cornelius Staley (1808–1883), American politician from Maryland Dawn Staley, American basketball player and coach Duce Staley, former professional American football player and current coach Edward Staley, former chairman of W. T.

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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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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Colleen Staley:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

22
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Staley?
The surname Staley originates from English. Brandon Staley (born 1982), American football coach Braylon Staley (born 2006), American football player Cornelius Staley (1808–1883), American politician from Maryland Dawn Staley, American basketball player and coach Duce Staley, former professional American football player and current coach Edward Staley, former chairman of W. T.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Staley?
The name Colleen Staley combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Staley originates from English.
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