Colin
boy name#343 in 2025Colin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #85 in 2004, ranks #343 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#343
rank today
#85
peak (2004)
950
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #850 |
| 1890s | #971 |
| 1900s | #1210 |
| 1910s | #1205 |
| 1920s | #1106 |
| 1930s | #925 |
| 1940s | #506 |
| 1950s | #470 |
| 1960s | #388 |
| 1970s | #273 |
| 1980s | #160 |
| 1990s | #126 |
| 2000s | #108 |
| 2010s | #173 |
| 2020s | #310 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Colin has been most popular in CA, NY, PA.
Living bearers
About 127,000 people named Colin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colin alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 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 ranks #343 among US boy names in 2025, with 950 babies given the name.
- When was the name Colin most popular?
- Colin peaked in 2004, reaching #85 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colin with classmates?
- Colin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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