Young creature or boy
Collen is a Welsh name derived from the word 'collen', which literally refers to a hazel tree or sapling, but is often interpreted as 'young creature' or 'boy'. In Welsh history, it is associated with Saint Collen, a 7th-century monk who founded a church in Llangollen. It is distinct from the more common Irish name Colin, though they share a similar phonetic appeal.
Less common today
Collen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,481 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
7th-century Welsh monk and namesake of Llangollen
