Colin
Colin is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Cailean meaning 'young pup' or 'cub,' and also used as a diminutive of Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people.' It has strong Celtic roots and conveys both youthful energy and timeless appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 910. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,265
- 2012: 3,022
- 2013: 3,041
- 2014: 2,883
- 2015: 2,424
- 2016: 2,052
- 2017: 1,666
- 2018: 1,479
- 2019: 1,394
- 2020: 1,177
- 2021: 1,289
- 2022: 1,170
- 2023: 1,004
- 2024: 1,038
- 2025: 950
- 2026 (projected): 910
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Has a gentle, friendly sound without being too informal
- •Popular in Ireland, Scotland, and England with cross-cultural appeal
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Colin Firth
Academy Award-winning actor
Colin Powell
Former U.S. Secretary of State and four-star general
Colin Farrell
Irish actor
Colin Kaepernick
Former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist
Statistics
133,706
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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