Holding steady.
Popularity of Collis since 1894
Babies named Collis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Collis's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 178 |
| 1940s | 184 |
| 1950s | 170 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Collis is a rare masculine given name that originated as an English surname. It may have derived from the Old English 'col' (coal, dark) and would have described a person with a dark complexion. The name saw its peak use in 1900, though even then it was uncommon. According to Social Security data, Collis was first recorded in 1894 and has never ranked in the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, with only occasional use in the modern era. The name's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something off the beaten path.
Collis is a surname-turned-given name of English origin. It is thought to derive from the Old English word 'col' meaning 'coal' or 'dark', possibly used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion. Alternatively, it may be a variant of the name Coll or Cole. Use as a first name is rare, with periodic appearances in the United States since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Col
Variants: Colliss
Sibling names for Collis
Names that share Collis's style, for a brother or sister.
