Collins
Collins is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Colin; victory of the people.
Origin and history
Collins is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the medieval given name Colin, a diminutive of Nicholas. Historically used primarily as a surname, it has surged in modern popularity in the United States as a trendy given name for girls. Its usage reflects the broader American tradition of using traditional patronymic surnames for feminine given names.
Popularity in the United States
10,779 babies in the United States have been named Collins since 1880. It ranks #1565 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #274.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
- AL (5.1 %)
- TN (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,858 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,878 |
Famous people named Collins
- Collins Tuohy: Businesswoman, Public Speaker
Fun facts
- Though traditionally a surname, Collins experienced a dramatic spike in popularity for girls in the U.S. during the 2010s and 2020s.
- The surname stems from Colin, a common medieval English diminutivized form of Nicholas.