Young dog or cub; victory of the people
Kollin is primarily a modern spelling variant of the Gaelic name Colin, which originated as a diminutive of 'cu' meaning 'whelp' or 'young dog'. It is also frequently used as a diminutive of Nicholas, a Greek name meaning 'victory of the people'. The 'K' spelling gives it a contemporary, Americanized feel compared to the traditional 'C' version.
About 38 boys were named Kollin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Kollin — far less common.
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