Collin

Rank 472nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Collin was 472nd most popular baby name for boys and 956th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 653 babies were named Collin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,155 babies in the United States were named Collin. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Collin is around 23 to 24 years old.

The name "Collin" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Collin is Col.

Collin Meaning & Origin

Collin is a name of Greek origin, often signifying a youthful or young at heart individual who is a leader and someone who is very reliable.

The name Collin is described as cheerful, impulsive and artistic.

Pronunciation

Collin is pronounced col-leen in English. The name Collin has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Collin

  • In literature, the character Collin Singleton from John Green's book "An Abundance of Katherines" is a child prodigy with an infatuation for creating an equation that can predict the outcome of any relationship.

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Geography

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