How Many People Are Named Colen?
Complete statistics for the name Colen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Colen is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each person named Colen unique. With only 340 people bearing this name in the US today, it's incredibly uncommon, with 1 in 971,428 Americans having this name. The majority of Colens are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, indicating a strong potential for success and influence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 528 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1943Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Colen Through the Generations
Colen has seen steady usage since its peak in 1943 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 340 people named Colen in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that the name was more popular among parents during the mid-20th century, leading to a generation gap where younger individuals are less likely to carry the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Colen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Colen
How Many People Have the Name Colen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,018 people in the United States currently share the name Colen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 325,589 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Colen a Common or Rare Name?
Colen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Colen Mean?
Colen means "creative variant of Colin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Colen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Colen Most Popular?
The name Colen reached peak popularity in 1943, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Colen?
Approximately 1,018 people named Colen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,018. That works out to roughly 1 in 325,589 Americans.
Is Colen a rare name?
Colen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 325,589 Americans has this name.
What does the name Colen mean?
Colen means "creative variant of Colin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Colen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Colen are male and 0% are female.
When was Colen most popular?
Colen peaked in 1943 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.