Collins
How to say it: KOL-inz · /ˈkɑlɪnz/
Irish/English surname from Gaelic 'Coilin', a diminutive of Col (Nicholas), meaning 'young Nicholas' or 'holly'.
Collins was the 199th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,286 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #88 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #199 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,286 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,827 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #88 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Collins emerged in recent decades and now stands at its peak in the 2020s. More growth is expected in the near future.
What goes with it
Breathy and brisk with a lively ending, Collins moves lightly. Sloan and Harper share its style.
Middle names that flow with Collins →
Nicknames
- Collie
- Coll
Honouring a Collins in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Collins is about 1 in 77.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
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