Collyn
Collyn is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Whelp, cub, or young dog; alternatively derived from Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people'.
Origin and history
Collyn is a modern variant spelling of the traditional name Collin or Colin, derived from Gaelic and Old Norse origins. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name with steady but low-volume usage. It offers a contemporary, stylistic twist on a classic medieval name.
Popularity in the United States
827 babies in the United States have been named Collyn since 1880. It ranks #3849 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.2 %)
- IN (24.5 %)
- PA (14.3 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Fun facts
- Collyn is a modern creative spelling of Colin or Collin, substituting an 'y' for the traditional vowel.
- The name links to both the Gaelic word for 'whelp' or 'pup' and the Greek name Nicholas.