Collin
Collin is a variant spelling of Colin, derived from the Gaelic name Cailean meaning 'young pup' or 'whelp,' or alternatively from the Greek name Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people.' The double-L spelling gives this traditional name a slightly more distinctive American feel.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 607. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,175
- 2012: 1,933
- 2013: 1,839
- 2014: 1,701
- 2015: 1,383
- 2016: 1,203
- 2017: 995
- 2018: 914
- 2019: 820
- 2020: 637
- 2021: 730
- 2022: 649
- 2023: 614
- 2024: 631
- 2025: 613
- 2026 (projected): 607
Good to Know
- •The double-L spelling distinguishes it from the more traditional Colin
- •Easy to pronounce and spell across most English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Less common than Colin, offering a familiar yet distinctive choice
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
81,437
Total births since 1880
1996
Peak year
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