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Collyn

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOL-in /ˈkɑl.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family; Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while Collin/Colin is a form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Girl; victory of the people: Collyn is a Colleen/Collin-family name. Warm and crisp (said 'KOL-in'). Routes layered; used for both.
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Origin LowIrish, Modern coinage
MeaningA modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family; Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while Collin/Colin is a form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10428 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319752024

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

Collyn reads as a modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family; Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while Collin is a form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people' (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KOL-in').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, for both sexes. Rare, a Colleen/Collin name, and crisp.

Did you know? Collyn is a modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family — Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while Collin/Colin means 'victory of the people' — used for both sexes — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KOL-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Collyn — Irish/modern; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ColleenCollin

Nicknames

Coll

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If you like Collyn…

Colleen— the 'girl' kin name
Collin— the 'victory' kin name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collyn mean?

Collyn is a Colleen/Collin-family name; Colleen is Irish for 'girl', Collin means 'victory of the people'; used for both. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Collyn?

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

Is Collyn a boy or girl name?

Collyn is used for both; here it is listed as a girl's name.

How popular is Collyn?

Collyn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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