Kollyns
How to say it: KAH-linz · /ˈkɑlɪnz/
From English surname Collins meaning 'holly settlement'; - modern American respelling with -lyns ending.
Kollyns was the 199th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 293 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 | 293 |
| 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
Entirely recent in use, Kollyns reached its best showing in the 2020s. It remains at that high and looks poised to climb further.
What goes with it
Breathy sounds soften its modern shape. Paityn pairs naturally alongside it.
Nicknames
- Kolly
- Lyn
Honouring a Kollyns in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kollyns is about 1 in 77.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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