Collis
Collis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Col (Nicholas) or living near a pass/hill.
Origin and history
Collis is a surname-derived given name with roots in Old English and French, historically functioning as a pet form of Nicholas or as a topographic name for someone living near a hill or col. In the United States, it has been a rare masculine choice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It offers an unconventional alternative to names like Collin or Hollis.
Popularity in the United States
1,309 babies in the United States have been named Collis since 1880. It ranks #3397 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.3 %)
- GA (32.1 %)
- AL (22.2 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 185 |
| 1930-1940 | 178 |
| 1940-1950 | 184 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Collis
- Collis Potter Huntington: Industrialist, Businessman
Fun facts
- Collis Potter Huntington was an American industrialist and railway magnate who was one of the Big Four of western railroading.
- Etymologically, Collis can trace back to 'Col', an Old English and Middle English hypocorism for Nicholas.