How Popular (or Rare) was Colin in 2001?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#383
2001 Rank
62
2001 Births
#311
Best Rank (1997)
79
Peak Year (1997)
1,329
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 4,642
Rarity Factor (2001)

📊 The Colin Story

Colin is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #383 in 2001 with 62 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 79 births ranking #311. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 18.4%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 4,642 boys born was named Colin. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish and Irish use, with Gaelic and diminutive traditions  |  Meaning: young creature; cub, from Nicholas-derived use in some traditions

Colin is a long-established boys' name with a soft, classic sound. It has more than one historical route behind it, which is why exact literal meanings can vary a little across sources.

The name has been widely used in Scotland, Ireland, France, and England. Its international familiarity helps it feel classic without seeming heavy.

Did you know?Colin is one of those names that looks simple but has a more layered European history than many people realise.
Similar namesCole, Collin, Conor, Elliot, Owen

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