Colie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Colie originates from the Latin word 'Columba', meaning 'dove'. It has evolved through various forms, including Columba and Colinus, before becoming Colie in modern English. The name is associated with peace and has seen a revival in popularity in recent years, often perceived as unique and appealing. It does not have a biblical background.
The name Colie is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Colie has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Colie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2063rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2555th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3679th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6085th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12589th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14712th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Colie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Colie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊli/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Colie is derived from the Latin name 'Columba', which means 'dove'. It is often associated with peace and tranquility.
Meaning
dove
Language Evolution
Columba (Latin), Colinus (Late Latin), Colie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Colie has seen varied usage throughout history, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Colleen, Cole, Colin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Colie is seen as a unique and contemporary name, appealing to those who appreciate names with nature-related meanings.
Famous People
Colie Edison, an American entrepreneur, Colie McCarty, an American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Colie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Colie"
"Colie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2063rd of 7545 | 245 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2555th of 6773 | 164 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3679th of 7552 | 89 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6085th of 10718 | 41 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12589th of 16616 | 16 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22197th of 24088 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7232nd of 9107 | 15 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14712th of 35406 | 80 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Colie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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40.66% 962nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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50.96% 1199th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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58.29% 1663rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Colie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Colie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Colie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.