Colyn
Colyn is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Young dog, pup, or victory of the people.
Origin and history
Colyn is a spelling variant of Colin, which derives either from the Gaelic name Cailean (meaning 'young dog' or 'whelp') or as a medieval diminutive of Nicholas (meaning 'victory of the people'). It has been used moderately as a masculine given name in the United States, offering a distinct spelling of a familiar classic. With around 700 recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
701 babies in the United States have been named Colyn since 1880. It ranks #3975 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- PA (27.6 %)
- TX (20.7 %)
- LA (17.2 %)
- MI (17.2 %)
- OH (17.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 206 |
| 2000-2010 | 341 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Fun facts
- The name stems either from the Gaelic word for a young pup (Cailean) or from the Greek name Nicholas.
- Replacing the 'i' with a 'y' gives the traditional name Colin a modern visual twist.