Rising since 2010, #1,561 for girls today.
Popularity of Kollins since 2010
Babies named Kollins per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 328 |
| 2020s | 763 |
Meaning & origin
Kollins is a modern feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010 and has been steadily rising. By 2025 it reached a rank of 1561, with a 1 in 11906 chance of being chosen for a newborn girl. Its peak year to date is 2025, reflecting continued growth. The name is most common in Kansas, Louisiana, and Alabama. As a respelling of the surname Collins, it fits a trend of using -s ending surnames as first names, adding a distinctive 'K' that sets it apart from the more traditional Collins. The spelling variant may also be influenced by the popularity of other K-names like Kinsley and Kylie. While its exact meaning is uncertain, its Irish and English heritage gives it a sense of tradition, even as the spelling is thoroughly contemporary.
Kollins is a modern respelling of Collins, an English surname with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the medieval personal name Col, a diminutive of Nicholas, or from the Irish surname Ó Coileáin, meaning 'descendant of Coileán' (a byname meaning 'young dog' or 'whelp'). In the United States, the Collins surname has been used as a given name since at least the 20th century, and the spelling Kollins emerged in the 21st century as a more distinctive variant, first recorded in 2010.
Where Kollins is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kollie, Lin, Koko
Sibling names for Kollins
Names that share Kollins's style, for a brother or sister.
