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Collyns

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Pronounced KOL-inz /ˈkɒl.ɪnz/High

Meaning: son of Nicholas, victorious peopleMedium

In 30 seconds: Collyns is a feminine variant of the surname Collins meaning son of Nicholas or victorious people. A modern creative spelling used as a given name with a cool contemporary feel.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
Meaningson of Nicholas, victorious people
U.S. rank (2025)#1930 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births100 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 774

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520102025

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

Collyns is a creative spelling of Collins, an English patronymic surname meaning son of Col or son of Nicholas. The -yns ending feminizes it for modern naming use.

Collyns has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive feminine variant of the popular surname Collins.

Did you know? The surname Collins means son of Nicholas, and Nicholas derives from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people — connecting this modern given name to one of the great Christian saint's names.
Overall data confidence 62%
Oxford Dictionary of Surnames — reference for CollynsBehind the Name: Collins — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

CollinsCollin

Nicknames

ColLyns

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Frequently Asked

What does Collyns mean?

Collyns means son of Nicholas or victorious people, from Collins, from Nicholas (Greek: victory of the people).

How do you pronounce Collyns?

Collyns is pronounced KOL-inz (/ˈkɒl.ɪnz/), with two syllables.

Is Collyns a girl's name?

Yes, Collyns is a creative feminine spelling used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Collyns?

Collyns is an uncommon creative variant of Collins that appeared in US records in the 21st century.

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