gender neutral
Collins
son of Colin
About Collins
This distinguished name carries an air of sophistication that grows beautifully with a child from infancy through adulthood. Collins possesses a certain literary quality, evoking images of timeless elegance and intellectual curiosity. The name strikes a perfect balance between being recognizable yet refreshingly uncommon in modern nurseries. Parents who choose Collins often appreciate names that sound professional in a boardroom yet warm and approachable on a playground. Its crisp consonants and smooth ending create a pleasing phonetic experience, while its surname-as-first-name quality gives it contemporary appeal. Collins pairs wonderfully with both classic and modern middle names, offering versatility in creating the perfect combination for your son.
Popularity of the Name Collins
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #662 | |
| 1883 | #655 | |
| 1885 | #966 | |
| 1886 | #996 | |
| 1888 | #944 | |
| 1889 | #812 | |
| 1891 | #654 | |
| 1894 | #877 | |
| 1895 | #894 | |
| 1899 | #873 | |
| 1900 | #629 | |
| 1901 | #871 | |
| 1902 | #947 | |
| 1904 | #730 | |
| 1906 | #767 | |
| 1907 | #709 | |
| 1908 | #790 | |
| 1909 | #962 | |
| 1913 | #878 | |
| 1914 | #772 | |
| 1915 | #907 | |
| 2001 | #431 | |
| 2006 | #626 | |
| 2007 | #663 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Collins
Names Similar to Collins
Nicknames for Collins
- Col
- Collie
- Coll
- Lins
Famous People Named Collins
| Collins John | Dutch footballer |
| Collins Pennie | American actor and musician |
| Collins Injera | Kenyan rugby player |
| Collins Obuya | Kenyan cricketer |
| Collins Mbesuma | Zambian footballer |
| Collins Tuohy | American businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Collins Dauda | Ghanaian politician |
| Collins Nweke | Nigerian basketball player |
| Collins Chabane | South African politician |
| Collins Enyeribe | Nigerian economist |
| Collins Chibueze | Nigerian entrepreneur |
| Collins Chirindza | Zimbabwean radio personality |
| Collins Ojeda | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Collins Uchendu | Nigerian actor |
| Collins Ifeanyi | Nigerian journalist |
| Collins Shiji | Nigerian singer |
| Collins Kokuro | Ghanaian footballer |
| Collins Makgaka | South African soccer player |
| Collins Mokgothu | South African journalist |
| Collins Ebitimi | Nigerian filmmaker |
Characters Named Collins
| Collins Crumplebottom | "The Sims" video game series |
| Collins Tuohy | "The Blind Side" - based on a real person |