Colley Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOL-ee / /ˈkɒli/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: from the dark meadow; Irish: descendant of Caollaidhe

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Colley is of English origin, often associated with geographical features. In Ireland, it is derived from the Gaelic name Caollaidhe, which means 'slender' or 'narrow'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting both English and Irish heritage. It is relatively uncommon as a first name but may appear as a surname.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Colly
  • Coley

International Variants

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Colley was first seen in the United States in 1979. Colley has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Colley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19798
19815
19865