Colin
girl nameColin entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #3990 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#3990
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5494 |
| 1970s | #6848 |
| 1980s | #5139 |
| 1990s | #8730 |
| 2000s | #11723 |
| 2010s | #15426 |
| 2020s | #15170 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Colin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colin alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colin in 2025?
- Colin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Colin most popular?
- Colin peaked in 1984, reaching #3990 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Colin with classmates?
- Colin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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