How Many People Are Named Collen?
Complete statistics for the name Collen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Collen is a very rare male name, with only 1,091 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 302,456 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1996 with 37 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,173 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: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Collen Through the Generations
Collen has been a name on the decline since its peak in 1996, when 37 babies were given this name. Today, it's much rarer, with only 1,173 total births recorded throughout history. The name's current demographic shows a strong presence among younger individuals, with 494 under 30 years old, compared to 529 aged between 30 and 60, and 150 over 60. This trend suggests Collen is a name that's becoming increasingly associated with new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Collen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Collen
How Many People Have the Name Collen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 553 people in the United States currently share the name Collen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 599,366 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Collen a Common or Rare Name?
Collen 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 Collen Mean?
Collen means "creative variant of Collin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Collen in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.
When Was Collen Most Popular?
The name Collen reached peak popularity in 1996, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Collen?
Approximately 553 people named Collen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 553. That works out to roughly 1 in 599,366 Americans.
Is Collen a rare name?
Collen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 599,366 Americans has this name.
What does the name Collen mean?
Collen means "creative variant of Collin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Collen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Collen are male and 41% are female.
When was Collen most popular?
Collen peaked in 1996 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.