Colleen Voss

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colleen Voss — Irish
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colleen Voss 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 Voss: Aasta Voss (1914–1994), Norwegian actress Alain Voss (1946–2011), Franco-Brazilian comics artist Alex Voss (1858–1906), American baseball player Andrew Voss (born 1960), Australian television sports presenter Anke Voss-Hubbard, archivist, writer and feminist Arno Voss (1821–1888), American politician Aurel Voss (1845–1931), German mathematician Axel Voss (born 1963), German lawyer and politician Barbara Voss (born 1967), American historical archaeologist Ben Voss (born 1973), South African comedian, actor and satirist Bill Voss (1943–2023), American baseball player Brandon Voss (born 1978), Am. 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: Voss

English

Aasta Voss (1914–1994), Norwegian actress Alain Voss (1946–2011), Franco-Brazilian comics artist Alex Voss (1858–1906), American baseball player Andrew Voss (born 1960), Australian television sports presenter Anke Voss-Hubbard, archivist, writer and feminist Arno Voss (1821–1888), American politician Aurel Voss (1845–1931), German mathematician Axel Voss (born 1963), German lawyer and politician Barbara Voss (born 1967), American historical archaeologist Ben Voss (born 1973), South African comedian, actor and satirist Bill Voss (1943–2023), American baseball player Brandon Voss (born 1978), Am.

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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 Voss

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 Voss:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

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

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 Voss?
The surname Voss originates from English. Aasta Voss (1914–1994), Norwegian actress Alain Voss (1946–2011), Franco-Brazilian comics artist Alex Voss (1858–1906), American baseball player Andrew Voss (born 1960), Australian television sports presenter Anke Voss-Hubbard, archivist, writer and feminist Arno Voss (1821–1888), American politician Aurel Voss (1845–1931), German mathematician Axel Voss (born 1963), German lawyer and politician Barbara Voss (born 1967), American historical archaeologist Ben Voss (born 1973), South African comedian, actor and satirist Bill Voss (1943–2023), American baseball player Brandon Voss (born 1978), Am.
What are the origins of the name Colleen Voss?
The name Colleen Voss combines two different traditions: the first name Colleen has Irish roots, while the surname Voss originates from English.
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