Collier

Collier - A very unique male name

Collier appeared on the charts for the first time in 1918 on position #1663. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Collier and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Collier? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Collier. The baby boy name Collier was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2341 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Collier peaked in popularity 108 years ago in 1918 on position 1663.

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Collier is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Collier is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #535 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,334.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Collier is where you live.

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Collier origin and meaning

English — transferred surname

From the English occupational surname Collier, for a maker or seller of charcoal (from Middle English col, 'coal')

Collier is an old occupational surname — the collier was the charcoal-burner or coal merchant — transferred to first-name use. It has appeared sporadically in US data since 1918 and peaked in 2016. Its current rise rides the fashion for surname and trade names for boys.

Attested etymology

Collier is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Collier, pop culture references for the name Collier and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Collier

We've found the following names that sound similar to Collier, sorted by popularity.

Clair / Clare / Claire / Cyler / Clary /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Collier

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Collier a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Collier?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOL-yer · /ˈkɑljəɹ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Collyer — A surname spelling variant.
• Colier — A rare spelling variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

A rugged trade surname with a preppy finish, currently at its most popular — which is still very rare.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation splits between KOL-yer and KOL-ee-er.
• Coal-mining associations ('colliery') are part of the word's history.