Collins
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Son of Colin, victory of the people
Origin: Irish/English
Popularity: Ranked #241 in 2025 with 1,286 babies born.
History: An Irish and English surname meaning son of Colin. It has transitioned to first-name use, particularly for girls, as part of the surname-name trend. It has been on US girls' name charts since the 2010s.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Collins? About 1 in 2,495 babies born in 2025 were named Collins, or roughly 3.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Collins
What does the name Collins mean?
Collins means “Son of Colin, victory of the people” from Irish/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Collins?
Collins has Irish/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of Colin, victory of the people”.
How popular is Collins?
Collins ranked #241 in 2025 — given to 1,286 babies that year.
When was Collins most popular?
Collins peaked in 2025 with 1,286 babies registered that year.
Is Collins a boy or girl name?
Collins is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 25% of Collinss are boys and 75% are girls.
Is the name Collins rising or falling in popularity?
Collins has risen 123 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #364 in 2020 to #241 in 2025.
How long has Collins been recorded?
Collins appears in birth records across 138 years — from 1881 through 2025.