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Collier

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Pronounced KOL-yər /ˈkɑl.jər/High

Meaning: From an English occupational surname — Collier, 'a coal miner or charcoal maker'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and surname-cool: Collier is the English 'coal miner/charcoal maker' — sleek, modern, and unisex. A fresh occupational name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English occupational surname — Collier, 'a coal miner or charcoal maker'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4480 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 279

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Collier comes from an English occupational surname — 'a coal miner or charcoal maker' (from Old English col, 'coal'). A crisp, modern surname-name, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, a-coal-worker at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Collier means 'a coal miner or charcoal maker' (Old English col, 'coal') — a sleek occupational surname-name, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 70%
Surname references — Collier — etymology

Variations

ColyerCollyer

Nicknames

Coco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collier mean?

Collier is English for 'a coal miner or charcoal maker'.

How do you pronounce Collier?

It's said KOL-yər /ˈkɑl.jər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Collier a boy or girl name?

Collier is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Collier?

Collier is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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