Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Colin.
National Rank (2025)
#343
All-Time Peak Rank
#85 (2004)
Total U.S. Births
133,706
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Colin Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Colin
According to SSA data, Colin achieved its highest historical rank of #85 in 2004. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 5,122 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 60.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Colin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-60.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,122Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
3yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:46
1890s:30
1900s:34
1910s:267
1920s:412
1930s:491
1940s:1,919
1950s:2,459
1960s:4,162
1970s:7,484
1980s:17,672
1990s:28,258
2000s:39,129
2010s:24,715
2020s:6,628
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCo-lin
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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