Swarthy, coal-black; or a diminutive of Nicholas
Collyns is a modern creative spelling of Collins. It likely derives from the Irish surname O'Coileain, meaning 'descendant of Coilean' (young dog), or as an English patronymic diminutive of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.'
About 100 girls were named Collyns in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel series 'The Selection' · The Selection series
