Collin
Collin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Collin
- A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas, from Ancient Greek, variant of Colin.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Colin. From a medieval diminutive of Coll, a diminutive of Nicholas.
How popular is Collin?
Since 1880, 525 girls and 81,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Collin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4497 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #115 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #493 for boys, with 619 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Collin
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Collin FAQ
What does the name Collin mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas, from Ancient Greek, variant of Colin. A spelling variant of Colin. From a medieval diminutive of Coll, a diminutive of Nicholas.
How popular is the name Collin?
Since 1880, 525 girls and 81,437 boys in the U.S. have been named Collin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4497 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #115 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #493 for boys, with 619 babies given the name.
Is Collin a boy or girl name?
Collin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 525 girls and 81,437 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.