Collier Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOL-ee-er //ˈkɒl.i.ər//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: coal miner; French: one who collects
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Collier has its origins in the Old French term "colier," which means "coal merchant" or "one who sells coal." This term itself is derived from the Latin word "collarium," which refers to a coal seller or a person involved in the coal trade. The transition of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French words and names were adopted into the English language, particularly in areas related to trade and occupation.
As a result, Collier emerged as a surname in England, denoting someone who worked in the coal industry or was associated with coal production. Historically, the name Collier can be traced back to the medieval period, where surnames began to develop as a means of identifying individuals by their occupation.
The name appears in various records throughout England, particularly in regions where coal mining was prevalent. Notable mentions include references in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholdings and resources, including coal, in England.
The name has also been associated with various figures in English history, including local leaders and landowners during the Middle Ages, contributing to its recognition and use. Culturally, the name Collier carries connotations of industriousness and connection to the earth, reflecting the importance of coal as a resource during the Industrial Revolution and beyond.
The name has also been linked to various traditions and folklore surrounding coal mining communities, which were significant in shaping the social and economic landscape of England. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Collie may have emerged in informal contexts, though the primary form of the name has remained prevalent in historical records.
Overall, Collier encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, occupational significance, and cultural heritage.
Famous people named Collier
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Collier Schorr is a photographer and director best known for her fashion photography and art installations.
Collier Cobb is a geologist best known for his work in the field of geology and contributions to the study of North Carolina's geology.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Collier was first seen in the United States in 1898.
Collier has ranked as high as #4128 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
In the past 5 years the name Collier has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Collier is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Collier was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Collier.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 40 | 25 |
| 2024 | 79 | 48 | 31 |
| 2023 | 80 | 55 | 25 |
| 2022 | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| 2021 | 61 | 41 | 20 |
| 2020 | 61 | 39 | 22 |
| 2019 | 62 | 41 | 21 |
| 2018 | 62 | 45 | 17 |
| 2017 | 64 | 47 | 17 |
| 2016 | 55 | 47 | 8 |
| 2015 | 65 | 55 | 10 |
| 2014 | 67 | 51 | 16 |
| 2013 | 69 | 61 | 8 |
| 2012 | 63 | 55 | 8 |
| 2011 | 54 | 45 | 9 |
| 2010 | 48 | 40 | 8 |
| 2009 | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| 2008 | 49 | 43 | 6 |
| 2007 | 47 | 40 | 7 |
| 2006 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2005 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2004 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2003 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2000 | 38 | 32 | 6 |
| 1999 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 1991 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1988 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1987 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1974 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1971 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1968 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1961 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1958 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1957 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1955 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1954 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1952 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1951 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1948 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1946 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1945 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1938 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1936 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1931 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1930 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1929 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1926 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1924 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1923 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1922 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1919 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1918 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1917 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1916 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1898 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Collier (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 19 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| KY | 5 |