How Many People Are Named Collene?

Complete statistics for the name Collene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Collene
Very Rare
Irish

Collene has a very classic feel and is extremely rare, with only 1,009 births across all time and 738 people still living in the U.S. It's such a unique name that you'd only find 1 in 446,977 Americans named Collene. And it peaked way back in 1958 with 33 births that year.

~738
Living in US
1 in 446,977
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant of Colleen, meaning girl or maiden.
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Sociable Cheerful Expressive
3
Life Path Number

The life path number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, communicative personality. People connected to this number tend to be naturally optimistic and have a gift for inspiring others through words or art.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,643
Worldwide Bearers
#190,160
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,421
🇿🇦 South Africa
59
🇵🇭 Philippines
44
🇬🇧 England
21
🇯🇲 Jamaica
21
🇨🇦 Canada
17
🇬🇾 Guyana
12
🇦🇺 Australia
11
🇬🇧 Scotland
7
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
738 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
12
Would be under 30 (1%)
369
Would be 30–60 (37%)
628
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 1,009 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
40
International
87

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Collene Through the Generations

The name Collene has a rich history, with its peak in 1958 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, there are 738 people named Collene in the U.S., which is significantly lower than its all-time births of 1,009. This gap highlights the name's decline in popularity over the decades. The age distribution shows a clear skew towards older generations, with 62% of Collenes being over 60, indicating a strong presence among the Baby Boomer generation. The stable trend suggests that while the name may not be as common now, it remains consistent in its usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 6
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Collene

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Collene's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Collene

How Many People Have the Name Collene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 738 people in the United States currently share the name Collene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 446,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Collene a Common or Rare Name?

Collene 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 Collene Mean?

Collene means "A variant of Colleen, meaning girl or maiden." and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Collene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Collene Most Popular?

The name Collene reached peak popularity in 1958, with 33 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 Collene?

Approximately 738 people named Collene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,009. That works out to roughly 1 in 446,977 Americans.

Is Collene a rare name?

Collene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 446,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Collene mean?

Collene means "A variant of Colleen, meaning girl or maiden." and comes from Irish origins.

Is Collene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Collene are male and 100% are female.

When was Collene most popular?

Collene peaked in 1958 with 33 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US738
All-Time Births1,009
1 in X1 in 446,977
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1958
World Rank#190,160
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.