Colin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAH-lin · 2 syllables
Colin means “victory; people”, from English.
(given name): * Coll + -in. Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. * It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coilean and Scottish Gaelic Cailean.
- Meaning
- victory; people
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAH-lin
- US rank (2025)
- #343
- US babies a year
- about 1,108 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Colin?
Colin was the #343 name in the US in 2025, given to 950 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #343 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Ireland | #335 |
| France | #349 |
| Norway | #119 |
| Canada | #302 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Colin?
Half of US adults named Colin are older than 30; most are between 19 and 61. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Colin
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Colin have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Colin
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Colin
What does the name Colin mean?
Colin means “victory; people”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Colin?
Colin is pronounced KAH-lin.
How popular is the name Colin?
Colin was the #343 name in the US in 2025, given to 950 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Colin?
Half of US adults named Colin are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 61.