Collin was the 244th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 613 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #297 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #244 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 613 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,070 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #297 |
| In France, 2025 | #334 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Collin crested in the 2000s and now sits well below that high. Further slipping looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp in feel, said KAH lin, with Col as a short form. Declan and Nolan share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Collin is about 1 in 87.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Irish.
In France: #334 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Collin
- Collin Benjamin (born 1978)Namibian footballer and manager
- Collin Sexton (born 1999)American basketball player
- Collin Chou (born 1967)Taiwanese actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Collin
The one-minute style quiz.