Colin

Pronunciation: [ k-OHL-ihn ]

Girl Name #64,055 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Colin is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-OHL-ihn.

Parents who love the name Colin often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #64,055
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Col Coy Colie

Also a Boy Name

Colin is also used as a boy name, ranked #335.

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Similar Names

Cora Cornelia Cordelia Corinne Constance Cordie Connie Corda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colin

Is Colin a boy or girl name?

Colin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64055. As a boy name, it is ranked #335. Colin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Colin?

Colin is pronounced k-OHL-ihn.

How popular is the name Colin?

Colin is currently ranked #64055 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Colin?

Common nicknames for Colin include Col, Coy, and Colie.

Is Colin a common or rare name?

Colin is an uncommon name, ranked #64055 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Colie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.