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Collier

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Pronounced KAHL-yer /ˈkɑl.jər/Medium

Meaning: Charcoal burner; coal worker.Medium

In 30 seconds: Collier is an English occupational name meaning 'charcoal burner' or 'coal worker.'

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningCharcoal burner; coal worker.

U.S. rank (2025)#3045 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,869

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

It began as a trade name for the man who burned charcoal or worked with coal, then settled into use as a surname and later a first name. The meaning is rooted in honest, grimy labor. There are no recorded variant spellings for it.

Its one notable bearer, Collier Cudmore, was an Australian lawyer and politician who also won Olympic gold as a rower.

Did you know? Collier comes from an English occupational surname meaning 'charcoal burner' or coal worker, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Famous Bearers

★Collier Cudmore (1885–1971)
Australian lawyer, politician and Olympic gold-medal rower.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collier mean?

Collier is usually explained as meaning 'charcoal burner' or coal worker, from an English occupational surname.

How do you pronounce Collier?

It's commonly said KAHL-yer /ˈkɑl.jər/.

Is Collier a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Collier is used as a boy name.

How popular is Collier?

In 2024, Collier ranked #2709 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.