Colleen Strasser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Strasser — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Strasser 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 Strasser: Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189. 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: Strasser

English

Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.

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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 Strasser

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 Strasser:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

22
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Strasser?
The surname Strasser originates from English. Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Strasser?
The name Colleen Strasser combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Strasser originates from English.
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