Collins

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“victory of the people” — English, Irish

#2572024 rank
2023peak year
9,038babies named Collins since 1880
▲ +62%5-year trend

Collins popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202318801920196020002024

What does Collins mean?

An English and Irish surname — from Col, a short form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), or Gaelic O Coileain. A modern surname-name for girls.

OriginEnglish, Irish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, vintage

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