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Colin

male

Meaning

"Young Creature"

Colin is a Scottish and Irish name often derived from Gaelic elements associated with youthfulness.

Popularity History of Colin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#334Top 500

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#334

Colin was nationally ranked in 2024.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Colin Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Colin

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, Irish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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