Girl
Derived from the Irish word 'cailín', which literally translates to 'girl'. It was popularized as a given name in the United States during the early 20th century, though it is rarely used as a first name in Ireland itself.
About 60 girls were named Colleen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Silent film era actress and fashion icon
Tony Award-winning stage and film actress
Australian author of The Thorn Birds
Bestselling contemporary romance novelist
Academy Award-winning costume designer
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Former U.S. Representative from Hawaii
The same feel as Colleen — far less common.
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