Colin Name Origin
/KO-lin/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Colin
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Colin' is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Cailean', meaning 'young dog' or 'whelp'. It became popular in Scotland and Ireland and later spread to English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Colin each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).