Collins - A very unique female name
Collins at a glance
Collins is ranked #243 among girl baby names in 2025, with 1,263 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #241 and first appeared on the charts in 2010.
- Rank in 2025
- #243
- Births in 2025
- 1,263
- Peak year
- 2023 (#241)
- First appeared
- 2010
- Trend
- #366 in 2020 → #243 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,032 girls
- Visitor rating
- 3.9/5 (11 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,032 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Collins peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 241.
Famous with this name
Lynn Collins
Lily Collins
Joan Collins
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Collins is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Collins is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #71 - and is the least popular in California at position #858.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 Collins is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Collins origin and meaning
Transferred surname — English and Irish
From the surname Collins: a patronymic from Colin (itself a short form of Nicholas) in England, and in Ireland an anglicised form of Ó Coileáin
Collins is a common British and Irish surname that only entered US girls' data in 2010. Its rise was helped by the character Collins Tuohy in The Blind Side, and it has climbed quickly, from #366 in 2020 to a peak at #243 in 2025. As a surname transfer it has no separate given-name history before this century.
Attested etymology
Collins is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Collins, pop culture references for the name Collins and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Collins
We've found the following names that sound similar to Collins, sorted by popularity.
Collyns / Clemencia / Celines / Clemence /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 243 |
| 2024 | 257 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2022 | 246 |
| 2021 | 328 |
| 2020 | 366 |
| 2019 | 407 |
| 2018 | 507 |
| 2017 | 603 |
| 2016 | 634 |
| 2015 | 695 |
| 2014 | 801 |
| 2013 | 1016 |
| 2012 | 932 |
| 2011 | 1300 |
| 2010 | 1683 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 71 |
| Alabama | 71 |
| South Carolina | 76 |
| North Dakota | 82 |
| Arkansas | 89 |
| Kansas | 90 |
| Nebraska | 95 |
| Kentucky | 102 |
| Tennessee | 113 |
| Utah | 121 |
| South Dakota | 121 |
| Louisiana | 128 |
| Oklahoma | 129 |
| North Carolina | 155 |
| Mississippi | 155 |
| Colorado | 157 |
| Missouri | 161 |
| Georgia | 163 |
| West Virginia | 183 |
| Indiana | 183 |
| Minnesota | 194 |
| Idaho | 200 |
| Ohio | 234 |
| Texas | 239 |
| Wisconsin | 300 |
| Florida | 309 |
| Virginia | 311 |
| Michigan | 335 |
| Pennsylvania | 362 |
| Maryland | 385 |
| Massachusetts | 403 |
| Washington | 433 |
| Illinois | 473 |
| Arizona | 487 |
| Connecticut | 556 |
| Oregon | 570 |
| New Jersey | 588 |
| New York | 738 |
| California | 858 |
Even more about Collins
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 Collins 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 female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Collins?
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.Pronunciation
KOL-inz · /ˈkɑlɪnz/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Collins suits parents who like polished surname names for girls; it is brand new as a first name and still rising fast.
Worth knowing
- Most people know Collins only as a surname, so it may occasionally be taken for a last name on forms and roll calls.
