Collin Boy

Popularity: #447 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOL-in //ˈkɒl.ɪn//

Origin: Irish; Latin

Meaning: Irish: cub; Latin: young one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Collin has its roots in the Latin name "Colinus," which is a diminutive form of "Cola," itself derived from the Latin word "columba," meaning "dove." This etymological journey continued through Old French, where the name evolved into "Colin," before making its way into Middle English as "Collin." The transformation reflects a common linguistic pattern where diminutive forms were often used as terms of endearment or familiarity, particularly in medieval contexts. Historically, the name Collin has been associated with various notable figures and cultural milestones.

In the 12th century, the name became more widely recognized through its use in literature and among the nobility. The name appears in Geoffrey Chaucer's works, notably in the late 14th century, where it was used in the context of pastoral poetry, symbolizing innocence and simplicity.

Additionally, the name has been linked to several saints, including Saint Colin, who is venerated in certain Christian traditions, although specific details about his life remain sparse. Culturally, the name Collin carries connotations of peace and gentleness, resonating with the symbolism of the dove in various traditions, including Christianity, where the dove represents the Holy Spirit.

This association has contributed to the name's enduring appeal throughout the centuries. Furthermore, the name has seen variations and diminutive forms, such as "Coll" or "Colly," which have also been used in various cultural contexts, enhancing its familiarity and warmth.

Overall, Collin's etymological roots, historical significance, and cultural associations reflect a name that has traversed time and language, embodying themes of peace and affection.

Famous people named Collin

In this section, you will find notable people named Collin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Collin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Collin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Collin Farrell is an actor best known for In Bruges, The Lobster, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Collin Sexton is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz.

Collin Cowherd is a sports media personality best known for The Herd and his work with ESPN.

Collin Raye is a country music singer best known for songs like Love, Me, and I Can Still Feel You.

Collin McHugh is a professional baseball pitcher best known for his time with the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves.

Collin Balester is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers.

Collin Smith is a professional soccer player best known for playing with the Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati.

Fictional characters named Collin

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Collin Creevey is a fictional character from the book series Harry Potter. He is a Gryffindor student known for his admiration of Harry Potter and his enthusiasm for photography.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Collin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CallumColleenCullenCoraCaitlinConnor

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Collin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ColinCullenColmColeCalvinColbyColtonKellanKieran

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Collin was first seen in the United States in 1895.

Collin has ranked as high as #213 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Michigan, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Collin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Collin 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 Collin 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 Collin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 619 613 6
2024 639 631 8
2023 630 614 16
2022 654 649 5
2021 741 730 11
2020 645 637 8
2019 830 820 10
2018 928 914 14
2017 1,005 995 10
2016 1,209 1,203 6
2015 1,396 1,383 13
2014 1,711 1,701 10
2013 1,848 1,839 9
2012 1,941 1,933 8
2011 2,182 2,175 7
2010 2,652 2,647 5
2009 3,070 3,060 10
2008 2,886 2,877 9
2007 2,233 2,227 6
2006 2,222 2,222 0
2005 2,740 2,732 8
2004 3,121 3,108 13
2003 3,013 3,006 7
2002 2,663 2,656 7
2001 2,907 2,898 9
2000 3,054 3,045 9
1999 2,918 2,918 0
1998 2,999 2,987 12
1997 3,169 3,157 12
1996 3,369 3,358 11
1995 2,476 2,468 8
1994 2,290 2,279 11
1993 2,268 2,253 15
1992 1,687 1,673 14
1991 1,503 1,491 12
1990 1,179 1,169 10
1989 1,076 1,061 15
1988 863 850 13
1987 809 797 12
1986 655 644 11
1985 601 584 17
1984 534 521 13
1983 499 493 6
1982 477 466 11
1981 367 358 9
1980 368 358 10
1979 335 335 0
1978 247 247 0
1977 231 226 5
1976 244 232 12
1975 201 195 6
1974 194 183 11
1973 128 128 0
1972 158 153 5
1971 171 171 0
1970 153 148 5
1969 135 130 5
1968 111 105 6
1967 117 111 6
1966 90 90 0
1965 84 79 5
1964 90 90 0
1963 91 83 8
1962 57 52 5
1961 53 53 0
1960 55 55 0
1959 64 64 0
1958 68 68 0
1957 52 52 0
1956 44 44 0
1955 49 49 0
1954 48 48 0
1953 35 35 0
1952 34 34 0
1951 46 46 0
1950 48 48 0
1949 40 40 0
1948 53 53 0
1947 56 56 0
1946 45 45 0
1945 36 36 0
1944 36 36 0
1943 55 55 0
1942 50 50 0
1941 19 19 0
1940 15 15 0
1939 16 16 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 19 19 0
1936 13 13 0
1935 19 19 0
1934 10 10 0
1933 12 12 0
1932 17 17 0
1931 16 16 0
1930 12 12 0
1929 27 27 0
1928 13 13 0
1927 27 27 0
1926 18 18 0
1925 9 9 0
1924 22 22 0
1923 20 20 0
1922 19 19 0
1921 18 18 0
1920 18 18 0
1919 19 19 0
1918 12 12 0
1917 16 16 0
1916 18 18 0
1915 20 20 0
1914 10 10 0
1913 8 8 0
1912 10 10 0
1910 6 6 0
1905 5 5 0
1900 9 9 0
1895 5 5 0

Top States for Collin (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
TX 46
8%
CA 42
7%
PA 33
5%
OH 32
5%
NC 28
5%
FL 28
5%
MI 23
4%
NY 23
4%
IN 21
3%
VA 21
3%
GA 20
3%
MA 19
3%
KY 19
3%
LA 18
3%
MO 16
3%
IA 15
2%
IL 13
2%
WA 13
2%
SC 12
2%
AR 12
2%
OK 12
2%
CO 11
2%
AL 10
2%
MN 10
2%
KS 10
2%
NJ 9
1%
TN 9
1%
AZ 9
1%
WI 9
1%
MS 8
1%
CT 7
1%
NE 7
1%
MD 7
1%
UT 7
1%
OR 7
1%
NV 6
1%
MT 6
1%
NM 5
1%