Pup or young dog; also a diminutive of Nicholas.
Colin has two distinct etymological paths. In its Gaelic form, it is derived from 'Cailean', meaning 'whelp' or 'young dog'. In its English and French history, it developed as a medieval diminutive of the name Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people'.
About 950 boys were named Colin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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