Collin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAH-lin · 2 syllables
Collin means “victory; people”, from English.
Coll + -in. A spelling variant of Colin. From a medieval diminutive of Coll, a diminutive of Nicholas.
- Meaning
- victory; people
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAH-lin
- US rank (2025)
- #493
- US babies a year
- about 706 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Collin?
Collin was the #493 name in the US in 2025, given to 619 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Collin?
Half of US adults named Collin are older than 28; most are between 18 and 48. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Collin
What does the name Collin mean?
Collin means “victory; people”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Collin?
Collin is pronounced KAH-lin.
How popular is the name Collin?
Collin was the #493 name in the US in 2025, given to 619 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Collin?
Half of US adults named Collin are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 48.