Colin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12073 in 2005 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 25 births ranking #5096. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.3%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 230,962 girls born was named Colin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.