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Kollin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOL-in /ˈkɑl.ɪn/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Colin, K-styled: Kollin spells the classic — 'young pup' or 'victory of the people' — with a modern K. Crisp, friendly, and fresh.
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Origin MediumIrish, Greek
MeaningK-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3166 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919702025

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

Kollin is a K-spelling of Collin/Colin — from Irish cuilein, 'young pup, cub', or a medieval English form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people' (routes layered, which we note). The K joins the modern trend.

It registers thinly beside Colin. Rare, young-pup-or-victory at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Colin comes from Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', and also from a medieval form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people' — Kollin gives it a K-spelling.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Colin — routes layered

Variations

CollinColinKolin

Nicknames

Koll

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If you like Kollin…

Collin— the standard spelling
Colin— the classic form
Kollins— a fellow K- variant
Callum— a companion Scottish-toned name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kollin mean?

Kollin spells Colin — Irish 'young pup' or a form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kollin?

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

Is Kollin a boy or girl name?

Kollin is a boy's name.

How popular is Kollin?

Kollin is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Collin is more common.

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