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Collin
BoyEnglish, Greek· “victory of the people (via Nicholas)”
- Meaning
- victory of the people (via Nicholas)
- Origin
- English, Greek
- Pronunciation
- KAH-lin
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #493
- US babies 2025
- 613
- Best rank
- #115 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1996
Meaning and origin of Collin
Collin is an English and Greek name that is usually said to mean “victory of the people (via Nicholas)”.
Collin is a spelling of Colin, which began in medieval England as a pet form of Nicholas. Nicholas comes from Greek words meaning victory and people. In Scotland, Colin is also used to translate the Gaelic Cailean, a separate name thought to mean young pup or whelp. The spelling with a double l comes from the surname Collin, which developed the same way. Collin has a friendly, relaxed feel and was especially popular in the late twentieth century. It pairs nicely with more traditional middle names, and Col is a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Collin first appears in US Social Security records in 1895. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 70 different years, starting in 1900. Its best national rank was #115 in 1996, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,358 babies. In 2025, 613 babies were named Collin, and it ranked #493 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,900 in 1920, #1,010 in 1950, #435 in 1980, #128 in 2000, #148 in 2010, and #493 in 2025. Of the 81,437 US boys named Collin since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 23,753 babies. Since 2010, 19,484 more have been named Collin.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Grant, Alec, Devon, Malik, and Sergio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Collin ranked highest in Maine, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #238 | 5 |
| Kentucky | #256 | 21 |
| Louisiana | #280 | 18 |
| Missouri | #329 | 20 |
| Connecticut | #333 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Collin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Collin is usually pronounced KAH-lin, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Collin
A few middle names that flow with Collin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Collin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Collin mean?
Collin is an English and Greek name that is usually said to mean “victory of the people (via Nicholas)”.
What is the origin of the name Collin?
Collin has English and Greek roots. Collin is a spelling of Colin, which began in medieval England as a pet form of Nicholas.
Is Collin a popular name?
Yes. Collin ranked #493 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Collin a boy or girl name?
Collin is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Collin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Collin?
Collin is usually pronounced KAH-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings