Collyns

Collyns - A very unique female name

Collyns appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #4141. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Collyns and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Collyns? 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 Collyns. The baby girl name Collyns was given to 39 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2215 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 33,422 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Collyns peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2215.

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Collyns is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Collyns is currently topping the baby name charts in Iowa at position #590 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,733.

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 Collyns is where you live.

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Collyns origin and meaning

Modern respelling of Collins (surname transfer)

Uncertain — a respelling of the surname Collins, itself from the Irish Ó Coileáin or a short form of Nicholas; the surname's deeper origin is disputed

Collyns is a feminized respelling of the surname Collins, part of the 2010s wave of surname names for girls with -lyn- worked into the spelling. It first appears in 2013 and reached its highest use in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Collyns is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Collyns

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

Collins / Clemencia / Celines / Clemence /

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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 Collyns

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 Collyns 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 Collyns?

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

KAH-linz · /ˈkɑlɪnz/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Collins — The surname spelling this name respells.
• Collyn — A shorter respelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Collyns for a polished surname feel tailored to a girl. It is rising and at its peak in 2025.

Worth knowing

• It will almost always be written Collins by others.