Collins is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4678 in 2010 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 8 births ranking #1991. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 115,416 boys born was named Collins. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Collins is a crisp modern surname-style name with a sharp, tailored feel. It sounds fresh and current while still drawing on an older surname base.
The name rose for girls as part of the modern move towards compact surnames used as first names. Its popularity depends much more on style and sound than on the old patronymic meaning.