Kollin
Kollin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Young dog, whelp, or victory of the people.
Origin and history
Kollin is a modern spelling variant of Collin, which derives either from the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean (meaning 'whelp' or 'young dog') or as a diminutive of Nicholas (meaning 'victory of the people'). The 'K' spelling offers a contemporary twist on a traditional Gaelic and English name. It enjoys steady, moderate usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,777 babies in the United States have been named Kollin since 1880. It ranks #2456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1710.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.1 %)
- MI (10.9 %)
- LA (10.5 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 609 |
| 2000-2010 | 958 |
| 2010-2019 | 814 |
| 2020-2029 | 217 |
Nicknames
Kol, Kolli
Fun facts
- Kollin replaces the traditional 'C' with a 'K', a trend that gained popularity in late 20th-century American naming practices.
- The name draws from two distinct roots: the Scottish Gaelic word for a young pup and the Greek name Nicholas.