Collin
Peaked at #115 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1895, Collin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Collin — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4496
in 1985
Current rank
#11295
in 2024
Years tracked
55
1962–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1962, Collin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #4496 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10303 (2014) to #11295 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Collin ranks #11295 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,295 | 8 |
| 2023 | #6,993 | 16 |
| 2022 | #15,820 | 5 |
| 2021 | #9,097 | 11 |
| 2020 | #11,311 | 8 |
| 2019 | #9,890 | 10 |
| 2018 | #7,853 | 14 |
| 2017 | #10,128 | 10 |
Collin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#115
in 1996
Current rank
#489
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1895–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Collin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1996, ranking #115 nationally with 3,358 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #223 (2014) to #489 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Collin ranks #489 nationally for boys, with 627 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #489 | 627 |
| 2023 | #487 | 614 |
| 2022 | #475 | 648 |
| 2021 | #423 | 729 |
| 2020 | #464 | 637 |
| 2019 | #382 | 820 |
| 2018 | #362 | 914 |
| 2017 | #342 | 995 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Collin most popular?
Collin was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #115 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Collin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Collin?
At least 81,336 babies have been recorded with the name Collin in the US since 1895, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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