Collins is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2407 in 2014 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 62 births ranking #2276. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 89.3%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 36,235 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.