Total births
1,016
Girls' name · since 1946
Kolleen
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 1,016 babies named Kolleen, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,016
- total births
- 1946–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Kolleen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,016 recorded since 1946.
Social Security Administration records show Kolleen recorded 1,016 times among girls since 1946, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2011.
- 1,016 total births
- 1946–2011 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,016 girls have been named Kolleen since 1946, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,016
- total births
- 1946–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Kolleen was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
48 babies were named Kolleen in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Kolleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kolleen's full recorded timeline at 1975, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1962 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kolleen at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Kolleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2011
- Peak year (1962)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Kolleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kolleen's strongest decade.
326 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Kolleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 31
1940s
31 births
- 1950s
1950s
172 births
- 1960s
1960s
326 births
- 1970s
1970s
209 births
- 1980s
1980s
133 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 326 births (32% of all-time use).
How Kolleen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kolleen's total volume
Kolleen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kolleen by state
Where Kolleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 29 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 23 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Kolleen's total US births 3.3%
Even split
34 of 1,016 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kolleen? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 1,016 babies named Kolleen. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 48 births.
When was Kolleen most popular? ▼
Kolleen was most popular in the 1960s decade with 326 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Kolleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kolleen are California (34 births), Michigan (29 births), New York (23 births).
How long has the name Kolleen been used? ▼
Kolleen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1946, spanning 66 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Kolleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kolbie, Kollyns, Kolby, Kollins, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kolleen's data
- Kolleen's decade-level peak was the 1960s (326 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kolleens (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kolleen
Nearby Names Like Kolleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kolleen
Kolbie Girl
#2426 1,475 births
Kollyns Girl
#1269 1,376 births
Kolby Girl
#3928 1,351 births
Kollins Girl
#1376 1,091 births
Kolbi Girl
#4830 874 births
Compare Kolleen side by side: Kolleen vs Kolbie Kolleen vs Kollyns Kolleen vs Kolby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kolleen: Baby Name Since 1946 - 1,016 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kolleen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kolleen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.