Colleen Sultan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Sultan — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Sultan 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 Sultan: Sultan is a male given name and surname Sultan Ali al-Arada (born 1959), Yemeni politician Sultan Bahu (1628–1691), Muslim Sufi and saint and Punjabi poet Sultan Haydar (born 1985), Turkish female long-distance runner Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), Russian boxer Sultan bin Mohammed Al Kabeer (born 1954), Saudi royal and businessman Sultan Kigab (1955-2024), Sudanese-Canadian swimmer Sultan Kösen (born 1982), Turkish World Guinness record holder for tallest living male Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (born 1940), Pakistani engineer Sultan Munadi (. 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: Sultan

English

Sultan is a male given name and surname Sultan Ali al-Arada (born 1959), Yemeni politician Sultan Bahu (1628–1691), Muslim Sufi and saint and Punjabi poet Sultan Haydar (born 1985), Turkish female long-distance runner Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), Russian boxer Sultan bin Mohammed Al Kabeer (born 1954), Saudi royal and businessman Sultan Kigab (1955-2024), Sudanese-Canadian swimmer Sultan Kösen (born 1982), Turkish World Guinness record holder for tallest living male Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (born 1940), Pakistani engineer Sultan Munadi (.

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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 Sultan

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 Sultan:

9
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Sultan?
The surname Sultan originates from English. Sultan is a male given name and surname Sultan Ali al-Arada (born 1959), Yemeni politician Sultan Bahu (1628–1691), Muslim Sufi and saint and Punjabi poet Sultan Haydar (born 1985), Turkish female long-distance runner Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), Russian boxer Sultan bin Mohammed Al Kabeer (born 1954), Saudi royal and businessman Sultan Kigab (1955-2024), Sudanese-Canadian swimmer Sultan Kösen (born 1982), Turkish World Guinness record holder for tallest living male Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (born 1940), Pakistani engineer Sultan Munadi (.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Sultan?
The name Colleen Sultan combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Sultan originates from English.
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