Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Collin is an Irish name that means 'young pup' or 'young one'. It evolved from the Gaelic 'Cailean' to the modern English form 'Collin'. The name is generally associated with a friendly and youthful image, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. There is no specific biblical relevance connected to this name.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒlɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Collin is derived from the Gaelic name 'Cailean', which means 'young pup' or 'young one'. It has also been associated with the Latin word 'collinus', meaning 'young creature'.
Meaning
young pup, young one
Language Evolution
Cailean (Gaelic), Colin (Old French), Collin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Collin gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Colin, Coll, Cully
Modern Popularity & Image
Collin is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a youthful spirit.
Famous People
Collin Raye (country music singer), Collin Farrell (Irish actor), Collin Sexton (professional basketball player)
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 3,369 peak births in 1996
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1893rd of 7545 | 275 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1475th of 6773 | 400 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1020th of 7552 | 1,015 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 605th of 10718 | 2,892 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 221st of 16616 | 20,464 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 146th of 24088 | 43,647 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 331st of 23106 | 12,110 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10248th of 12526 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7978th of 19264 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6548th of 27321 | 188 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11761st of 35406 | 122 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9901st of 30306 | 120 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.59% 1014th/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.56% 970th/2227 |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
55.03% 1570th/2853 |
33.30% 924th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.28% 537th/2937 |
17.92% 624th/3483 |
20.55% 723rd/3518 |
13.43% 543rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.26% 157th/3685 |
4.80% 215th/4475 |
4.79% 249th/5194 |
4.01% 253rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.23% 102nd/4582 |
2.52% 130th/5164 |
1.98% 145th/7313 |
2.99% 223rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.15% 285th/3984 |
7.67% 344th/4487 |
4.73% 323rd/6822 |
7.19% 451st/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
92.14% 6738th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1893rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1475th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1020th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 605th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 221st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 146th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 331st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10248th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7978th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6548th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11761st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9901st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.