Collins

Rank 247th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Collins was 247th most popular baby name for girls and 514th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,285 babies were named Collins in the United States. The gender distribution for "Collins" is 95.7% female and 4.3% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,618 babies in the United States were named Collins. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Collins is around 7 to 14 years old.

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

The most common nickname for Collins is Col.

Collins Meaning & Origin

Collins, a name of Irish origin, means "youth" or "young," signifying vibrancy, energy, and a promising future.

The name Collins is described as innovative, charismatic and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Collins is pronounced col-leens in English. The name Collins has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Collins

  • The name Collins is shared by several well-known figures in the media and entertainment world, such as Phil Collins, an English musician, and Lily Collins, an English-American actress.

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Geography

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