Collins is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3397 in 2006 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 62 births ranking #2276. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10.7%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 66,294 boys born was named Collins. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.