Collyns Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish and Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant spelling of the name Collins, derived from the Gaelic name Mac Coileáin meaning 'whelp' or 'puppy'.
Meaning of the Name Collyns
Collyns is a variant spelling of the name Collins, which is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Coileáin. The name is believed to have originated in Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the personal name Coileán, meaning 'whelp' or 'puppy'. Collins is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Coileán. The name has been anglicized in various ways throughout history, including Colling, Colings, and Colletes.
Popularity of the Name Collyns
The popularity for the name Collyns peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 89 births, which ranked number 3,933 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Collyns had the most female births in 2022 with 89, which ranked number 2,129 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Collyns has increased sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 89 births, an increase of 196.67%. Among females, Collyns has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 89 births, an increase of 196.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Collyns
- 10 Year Trend of Collyns: 196.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Collyns: 196.67%
Popularity of Collyns by State
Among females, Collyns was most popular in Southeastern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Collyns. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Collyns
- Total Births of Collyns: 99 (11.49%)
- Female Births of Collyns: 99 (11.49%)
Given the upward trend of Collyns over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.49% increase in total births, for a total of 99 births in 2024. For Females, births for Collyns have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 99 female births in 2024, an increase of 11.49%.