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Collin

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOL-in /ˈkɒl.ɪn/High

Meaning: Collin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also linked to an Irish word meaning 'young pup; cub'. Used here for a girl, though it leans more often to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A tidy surname-and-Nicholas name: Collin means 'victory of the people' (said 'KOL-in'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish, Irish
MeaningCollin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also linked to an Irish word meaning 'young pup; cub'. Used here for a girl, though it leans more often to boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#13572 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519622025

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

Collin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also tied to an Irish word for 'young pup'. As a girl's name it is rare; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'KOL-in').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely, against heavier boys' use. Tidy, classic-adjacent, and crisp.

Did you know? Collin grew from Colin, a medieval nickname for Nicholas ('victory of the people'), with an Irish echo of 'young pup'. It's used here for a girl, though it's more often a boys' name, which we note. Said 'KOL-in'.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Collin — Variant of Colin; from Nicholas; leans boy

Variations

ColinCollynCullen

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collin mean?

Collin is a variant of Colin, from Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also linked to Irish 'young pup'.

How do you pronounce Collin?

It's said KOL-in /ˈkɒl.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Collin a boy or girl name?

Here Collin is used as a girl's name; note it is more often a boys' name.

How popular is Collin?

For girls Collin is rare in the U.S., though more common for boys.

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