Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Kollyn since 1994
Babies named Kollyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 | 73 |
| 2010s | 24 | 73 |
| 2020s | 77 | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Kollyn is a modern American invention that first appeared on the baby name landscape in 1994. Its popularity peaked in 2009, reflecting a broader trend of creatively spelled -lyn and -in names that rose sharply in the 2000s. Since 2010, its usage has been steadily falling, typical of names that surge and then recede. Despite never breaking into the top 1000, Kollyn has maintained a consistent, if modest, presence as a unisex choice. The name's sound and spelling echo familiar forms like Colin or Katelyn, but its precise origin remains unclear, making it a distinctly contemporary coinage.
Kollyn is a modern English name that first appeared in the United States in 1994. It may be a respelling of Colin, an English name of Irish origin meaning 'young pup,' or a creative coinage inspired by the popular -lyn suffix. The name saw its peak usage in 2009 and has since declined in use, consistent with many trendy invented names of the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kollyn
Names that share Kollyn's style, for a brother or sister.
