Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Collins.
National Rank (2025)
#241
All-Time Peak Rank
#239 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
10,779
Unisex Distribution25.5% Boy / 74.5% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Collins Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Collins
According to SSA data, Collins achieved its highest historical rank of #239 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,286 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 217.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 18 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Collins scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+217.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,286Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
18Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:18
1990s:0
2000s:25
2010s:3,858
2020s:6,878
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCol-lins
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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