Kollins
How to say it: KAH-linz · /ˈkɑlɪnz/
Modern feminine use of surname Collins, from Irish 'O Coileain' meaning 'young hound' - respelled with K.
Kollins was the 199th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 135 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 | 135 |
| 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
A recent creation with minimal past behind it, Kollins surfaced in modern times. It stays at its 2020s peak while future gains look probable.
What goes with it
Snappy with its closing s sound and a modern surname polish. Sutton pairs easily in style.
Nicknames
- Koli
- Lins
Honouring a Kollins in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kollins is about 1 in 77.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
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