Collin
Collin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Young dog, whelp, or victory of the people.
Origin and history
Collin is a variant of Colin, derived from the Gaelic name Cailean, meaning 'whelp' or 'young dog', or as a medieval diminutive of Nicholas. It has long been an established masculine given name in the United States, peaking in popularity during the late 1990s and 2000s. Today it remains a familiar, classic choice across the country.
Popularity in the United States
81,437 babies in the United States have been named Collin since 1880. It ranks #365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #466.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- MI (5 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 119 |
| 1920-1930 | 191 |
| 1930-1940 | 149 |
| 1940-1950 | 405 |
| 1950-1960 | 488 |
| 1960-1970 | 848 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,018 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,132 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,753 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,831 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,610 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,874 |
Famous people named Collin
- Collin Raye: Singer, Musician
- Collin Morikawa: Professional Golfer
- Collin Sexton: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Collin has roots both as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Cailean and as a medieval diminutive of Nicholas.
- While Colin with a single 'l' is the traditional spelling, the double-l spelling Collin gained significant popularity in the late 20th century in North America.