Colin
Male name · ★ Classic
42,987
Total Births
2004
Peak Year
#333
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Colin
Colin is a classic male name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 42,987 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 95 births |
| 1890s | 31 births |
| 1900s | 18 births |
| 1910s | 46 births |
| 1920s | 24 births |
| 1930s | 187 births |
| 1940s | 791 births |
| 1950s | 990 births |
| 1960s | 1,648 births |
| 1970s | 2,969 births |
| 1980s | 6,875 births |
| 1990s | 10,976 births |
| 2000s | 14,060 births |
| 2010s | 3,450 births |
| 2020s | 827 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Colin?
Colin has been given to 42,987 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2004 with 1,964 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #333.
Is Colin a boy or girl name?
Colin is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Colin most popular?
Colin was most popular in 2004, when 1,964 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Colin?
Colin first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).