Colyn
boy nameColyn entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #2277 in 2001, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#2277
peak (2001)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3338 |
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #6078 |
| 1990s | #3113 |
| 2000s | #3094 |
| 2010s | #7801 |
| 2020s | #11376 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Colyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Colyn alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Colyn in 2025?
- Colyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Colyn most popular?
- Colyn peaked in 2001, reaching #2277 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Colyn with classmates?
- Colyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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