Colin
Pronunciation: [ k-OHL-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Colin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 445 babies have been named Colin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colin is past its peak , currently ranked #64,055 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,055
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Colin is also used as a boy name, ranked #335.
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About the Name Colin
Colin is a girl name .
Is Colin a boy or girl name? Colin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,055 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #335. Colin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Colin is currently ranked #64,055 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colin include Col, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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