Collin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Young; Pup
Background: The name Collin originates from the Gaelic form 'Colla,' meaning 'young' or 'pup.' This name is related to the Latin name 'Colinus,' which also conveys the meaning of 'young one.' The name was adopted into Old French as 'Collin,' further perpetuating its usage in various contexts.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#361
Total births
81,336
Most popular decade
1990s
(71,571 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-266 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1895
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1895
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,079
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak year births
- 3,358
- Peak rank
- #115
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 627
- Recent rank
- #489
Female
- First year
- 1962
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,580
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #4,454
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,069
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).