The baby name Colene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈliːn/ (kuh-LEEN),/koʊˈliːn/ (koh-LEEN),/koʊˈleɪn/ (koh-LAYN).
Colene is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Colene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈliːn/ (kuh-LEEN),/koʊˈliːn/ (koh-LEEN),/koʊˈleɪn/ (koh-LAYN).
Colene is Irish in Origin.
Colene is a modern English spelling variant of Coleen/Colleen, a name taken from the Irish word cailín, meaning “girl” or “lass.” Pronounced koh-LEEN, the -ene ending reflects mid-20th-century American spelling tastes, while its meaning and Irish flavor stay intact. Though cailín is a common noun rather than a traditional Irish given name, Colene and its sisters became personal names in the Anglophone world, carrying a gentle, friendly tone and a nod to Irish heritage.
The name entered wider use as Irish-themed names gained romantic appeal in English literature and song, with Colene appearing sporadically in North American records from the early to mid-1900s. Today it’s rare, lending a vintage, tailored feel. Close variants include Colleen, Coleen, Koleen, and Kolleen; related but etymologically distinct names are Cole and Colin. Possible nicknames are Coley, Collie, and Lena. Meaning: “girl,” “young woman.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #274 | 5 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #435 | 13 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,089 | 53 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Colene is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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