Boy
Colin
cub, young one
About Colin
Sophisticated without being pretentious, this name strikes an admirable balance between refinement and accessibility. The crisp pronunciation and clean spelling reflect a certain elegance that transcends trends and fashions. It has literary connections and historical depth, yet never feels dated or old-fashioned. There's an inherent gentility to the name that suggests intelligence and thoughtfulness. The two syllables create a pleasant rhythm that's neither too abrupt nor overly drawn out. It's equally at home in artistic circles, academic institutions, and business environments. Parents who select this name often value understatement and substance over flash and spectacle. The name has maintained presence without ever becoming oversaturated, ensuring a sense of individuality without venturing into obscurity. It pairs exceptionally well with both classic and contemporary middle names, offering flexibility in creating a complete name combination. The soft consonants give it an approachable quality while maintaining dignity. For those seeking timeless appeal with a touch of refinement, this name delivers consistently across cultures and generations.
Popularity of the Name Colin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #833 | ||||
| 1881 | #893 | ||||
| 1882 | #964 | ||||
| 1883 | #923 | ||||
| 1885 | #852 | ||||
| 1886 | #780 | ||||
| 1887 | #840 | ||||
| 1889 | #895 | ||||
| 1890 | #910 | ||||
| 1897 | #800 | ||||
| 1904 | #895 | #56 | |||
| 1916 | #989 | #37 | |||
| 1918 | #997 | #34 | |||
| 1928 | #939 | #14 | |||
| 1932 | #995 | #14 | |||
| 1933 | #876 | #13 | |||
| 1934 | #771 | #14 | |||
| 1935 | #852 | #14 | |||
| 1936 | #908 | #12 | |||
| 1937 | #847 | #11 | |||
| 1938 | #837 | #12 | |||
| 1939 | #820 | #15 | |||
| 1940 | #822 | #14 | |||
| 1941 | #713 | #19 | |||
| 1942 | #323 | #12 | |||
| 1943 | #345 | #16 | |||
| 1944 | #394 | #12 | |||
| 1945 | #534 | #18 | |||
| 1946 | #526 | #19 | |||
| 1947 | #510 | #23 | |||
| 1948 | #448 | #19 | |||
| 1949 | #455 | #19 | |||
| 1950 | #475 | #23 | |||
| 1951 | #484 | #20 | |||
| 1952 | #500 | #26 | |||
| 1953 | #480 | #20 | |||
| 1954 | #464 | #26 | |||
| 1955 | #461 | #25 | |||
| 1956 | #445 | #26 | |||
| 1957 | #473 | #29 | |||
| 1958 | #471 | #29 | |||
| 1959 | #443 | #29 | |||
| 1960 | #463 | #30 | |||
| 1961 | #420 | #33 | |||
| 1962 | #428 | #33 | |||
| 1963 | #406 | #38 | |||
| 1964 | #405 | #41 | #89 | ||
| 1965 | #360 | #39 | #86 | ||
| 1966 | #376 | #47 | #68 | ||
| 1967 | #354 | #50 | #69 | ||
| 1968 | #343 | #49 | #62 | ||
| 1969 | #321 | #53 | #63 | ||
| 1970 | #314 | #61 | #68 | ||
| 1971 | #300 | #80 | #47 | ||
| 1972 | #321 | #70 | #49 | ||
| 1973 | #312 | #111 | #49 | ||
| 1974 | #282 | #80 | #51 | ||
| 1975 | #273 | #99 | #50 | ||
| 1976 | #250 | #104 | #51 | ||
| 1977 | #248 | #125 | #47 | ||
| 1978 | #223 | #109 | #45 | ||
| 1979 | #207 | #129 | #45 | ||
| 1980 | #204 | #167 | #47 | ||
| 1981 | #202 | #127 | #53 | ||
| 1982 | #171 | #128 | #49 | ||
| 1983 | #166 | #141 | #47 | ||
| 1984 | #152 | #110 | #41 | ||
| 1985 | #156 | #152 | #38 | ||
| 1986 | #158 | #154 | #41 | ||
| 1987 | #134 | #159 | #44 | ||
| 1988 | #131 | #166 | #44 | ||
| 1989 | #126 | #148 | #53 | ||
| 1990 | #122 | #189 | #55 | ||
| 1991 | #139 | #217 | #56 | #73 | |
| 1992 | #126 | #219 | #58 | #76 | |
| 1993 | #121 | #255 | #60 | #72 | |
| 1994 | #124 | #243 | #57 | #75 | |
| 1995 | #134 | #249 | #57 | #79 | |
| 1996 | #126 | #256 | #75 | #75 | |
| 1997 | #125 | #210 | #333 | #65 | #75 |
| 1998 | #122 | #264 | #70 | #82 | |
| 1999 | #119 | #278 | #364 | #80 | #87 |
| 2000 | #117 | #314 | #78 | #98 | |
| 2001 | #125 | #294 | #92 | #97 | |
| 2002 | #116 | #362 | #111 | #101 | |
| 2003 | #88 | #407 | #82 | #99 | |
| 2004 | #85 | #354 | #69 | #96 | |
| 2005 | #95 | #496 | #351 | #117 | #107 |
| 2006 | #111 | #447 | #88 | #119 | |
| 2007 | #119 | #444 | #112 | #128 | |
| 2008 | #114 | #588 | #414 | #106 | #129 |
| 2009 | #113 | #519 | #123 | #128 | |
| 2010 | #111 | #423 | #144 | #139 | |
| 2011 | #121 | #571 | #166 | #147 | |
| 2012 | #124 | #605 | #169 | #156 | |
| 2013 | #125 | #703 | #200 | #182 | |
| 2014 | #142 | #612 | #220 | #184 | |
| 2015 | #172 | #695 | #241 | #218 | |
| 2016 | #198 | #691 | #285 | #222 | |
| 2017 | #228 | #742 | #272 | #282 | |
| 2018 | #249 | #996 | #226 | #283 | |
| 2019 | #260 | #838 | #244 | #271 | |
| 2020 | #287 | #998 | #224 | #313 | |
| 2021 | #269 | #811 | #429 | #410 | #293 |
| 2022 | #293 | #988 | #448 | #264 | |
| 2023 | #334 | #429 | #284 | ||
| 2024 | #335 | #297 | #307 | ||
| 2025 | #343 | #340 | #313 | ||
| 1900 | #67 | ||||
| 1901 | #60 | ||||
| 1902 | #61 | ||||
| 1903 | #65 | ||||
| 1905 | #54 | ||||
| 1906 | #55 | ||||
| 1907 | #51 | ||||
| 1908 | #49 | ||||
| 1909 | #46 | ||||
| 1910 | #38 | ||||
| 1911 | #50 | ||||
| 1912 | #40 | ||||
| 1913 | #40 | ||||
| 1914 | #31 | ||||
| 1915 | #40 | ||||
| 1917 | #41 | ||||
| 1919 | #28 | ||||
| 1920 | #31 | ||||
| 1921 | #29 | ||||
| 1922 | #21 | ||||
| 1923 | #23 | ||||
| 1924 | #21 | ||||
| 1925 | #12 | ||||
| 1926 | #13 | ||||
| 1927 | #15 | ||||
| 1929 | #13 | ||||
| 1930 | #15 | ||||
| 1931 | #13 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Colin
Names Similar to Colin
Nicknames for Colin
- Col
- Colly
Famous People Named Colin
| Colin Firth | British actor |
| Colin Powell | American statesman and retired general |
| Colin Farrell | Irish actor |
| Colin Kaepernick | American football player and activist |
| Colin Morgan | Northern Irish actor |
| Colin Hanks | American actor |
| Colin Jost | American comedian and writer |
| Colin Baker | British actor |
| Colin Greenwood | English musician - Radiohead |
| Colin Trevorrow | American film director |
| Colin Cowherd | American sports media personality |
| Colin Salmon | British actor |
| Colin Hay | Scottish-Australian musician - Men at Work |
| Colin Egglesfield | American actor |
| Colin Blunstone | English musician - The Zombies |
| Colin Mochrie | Canadian comedian and actor |
| Colin Thiele | Australian author |
| Colin Dexter | British author - Inspector Morse series |
| Colin Wilson | English writer and philosopher |
| Colin Dunne | Irish dancer |
Characters Named Colin
| Colin Creevey | From the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling |
| Colin Singleton | From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green |
| Colin O'Shaughnessy | From the "Nancy Drew" series by Carolyn Keene |
| Colin Merton | From the TV series "The IT Crowd" |
| Colin Gray | From the movie "A Single Man" |
| Colin Bridgerton | From the "Bridgerton" series by Julia Quinn |
| Colin Sweeney | From the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Colin Robinson | From the TV series "What We Do in the Shadows" |
| Colin Frissell | From the movie "Love Actually" |
| Colin Fischer | From the novel "Colin Fischer" by Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz |
| Colin MacLeod | From the "Highlander" film and TV series |
| Colin Fisher | From the TV series "Bones" |
| Colin Sullivan | From the TV series "The Fall" |
| Colin McRae | From the "Dirt" video game series |
| Colin Farrell | From the TV series "In Bruges" |
| Colin Vaines | From the movie "The Queen" |
| Colin Craven | From the TV series "The Secret Garden" |
| Colin Dent | From the TV series "The Office" - UK |