Colan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Colan means 'descendant of Caollaidhe' and has Irish and Cornish origins.
Meaning of the Name Colan
Colan is a rare name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Caollaidhe, which means 'descendant of Caollaidhe'. The name Caollaidhe itself comes from the word caol, meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'. Colan is also associated with Saint Colan, a fifth-century Cornish saint. Overall, Colan has a unique and ancient meaning with connections to Irish and Cornish heritage.
Popularity of the Name Colan
The popularity for the name Colan peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 11 births, which ranked number 12,711 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Colan had the most male births in 1994 with 11, which ranked number 5,109 out of 10,243 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Colan
- 20 Year Trend of Colan: -100.00%
Popularity of Colan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Colan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Colan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Colan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Colan
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