Colie is a unisex given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish surname Colville. The name has been used historically as both a male and female given name, although it is more commonly found as a feminine name in recent years. It is sometimes associated with the Irish surname Coley, which is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic word "ó Colla," meaning "descendant of Colin." However, the Scottish origin of Colie is more widely accepted. The name does not have any specific meaning or etymology beyond its association with the surname Colville. There are no popular variants or related names for Colie, and it is not often used as a middle name. In terms of popularity, Colie has never been among the top ranked names in any country, but it can be found sporadically throughout various parts of the world, including Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada, and Australia.
The name Colie seems to have been quite popular at the beginning of the 20th century, with peaks in births between 1911 and 1922, particularly notable years being 1912 with 23 births and 1922 again with 22. However, its popularity declined significantly thereafter, never exceeding double digits until a slight resurgence in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The total number of births over this period is 567.