Colin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1000 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Colin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1000
US Rank #334
About the Name Colin
Colin is holding steady in the rankings at #1000. It reached its peak of #311 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Colin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #334, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Colin
Unlikely. With around 30 UK babies named Colin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Colin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Colin has held a stable position around #1000 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #311 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Colin is more popular in the US (#334) than in the UK (#1000). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Colin include: Colin Huang — Colin Huang Zheng is a Chinese businessman, investor, and philanthropist.; Colin Sell — Colin Sell is a British pianist who has appeared on the radio panel games Whose Line Is It Anyway?; Colin (surname) — Colin is a surname, variously derived including the given name Colin and the common name in French of some species of bird and fish..
Colin appears in the US top 500 at #334 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
30
UK babies named Colin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 19 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Colin
Likely around 1 other Colin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Colin
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Colin Huang Zheng is a Chinese businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is the founder and former CEO of the e-commerce company Pinduoduo, which is now the largest agriculture platform in China.
Colin is a surname, variously derived including the given name Colin and the common name in French of some species of bird and fish. Alexander Colin or Colyn, Flemish sculptor Alexandre-Marie Colin, French painter of historical and genre subjects André Colin, French politician Andrew Colin, British professor of computer science Andrew Colin (financial analyst), Australian specialist in portfolio theory Christie Colin American archer Denis Colin, French bass clarinettist and composer Enrique Colin, Mexican professional boxer Fabrice Colin, French author of fantasy, science fiction, and magic realism Frédéric-Louis Colin, French-Canadian priest and educator Georges Colin, French actor Gerald Colin, Irish priest, Bishop of Grimsby, England Grégoire Colin, French actor, producer, screenwriter, and director Gustave Colin, French politician.
Colin Ferguson is a Canadian actor, director and producer. He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You.