Collin
boy name#493 in 2025Collin entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #115 in 1996, ranks #493 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1895–2025
#493
rank today
#115
peak (1996)
613
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1079 |
| 1900s | #1068 |
| 1910s | #1837 |
| 1920s | #1891 |
| 1930s | #1905 |
| 1940s | #1143 |
| 1950s | #1081 |
| 1960s | #850 |
| 1970s | #587 |
| 1980s | #340 |
| 1990s | #157 |
| 2000s | #146 |
| 2010s | #260 |
| 2020s | #472 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Collin has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 79,000 people named Collin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Collin alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Collin in 2025?
- Collin ranks #493 among US boy names in 2025, with 613 babies given the name.
- When was the name Collin most popular?
- Collin peaked in 1996, reaching #115 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Collin with classmates?
- Collin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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