Colin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Young; Victory
Background: The name Colin originates from the Irish name 'Caileán,' which means 'young one.' It is also derived from the Gaelic 'Cuilén,' translating to 'cub' or 'young one.' The name has connections to the Latin 'Columba,' meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace and often interpreted as a sign of victory.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#250
Total births
133,202
Most popular decade
2000s
(117,591 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-192 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 5,122
- Peak rank
- #85
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,035
- Recent rank
- #334
Female
- First year
- 1960
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #5,168
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 25
- Peak rank
- #5,062
- Most recent year
- 2021
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,244
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).