Rising since 2010, #904 for girls today.
Popularity of Kollyns since 2010
Babies named Kollyns per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 218 |
| 2020s | 1,158 |
Meaning & origin
Kollyns is a modern, feminine spelling of the surname Collins, which first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2010. It has been rising steadily, reaching its highest rank of 904 in 2025, with 1 in 5,486 girls receiving the name that year. The name is most popular in South Dakota, Iowa, and Oklahoma. While the root Collins has English origins, Kollyns reflects a contemporary trend of adapting surnames as first names and using non-traditional spelling to create a distinctive feel.
Kollyns is a modern invented spelling of Collins, which itself originated as an English surname. Collins derives from the given name Colin, a diminutive of Nicholas, or from the Old English "col" meaning "coal" or "dark." As a given name, Kollyns emerged in the 21st century, following the trend of turning surnames into first names and using creative spellings.
Where Kollyns is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kolly, Linz, Ko
Sibling names for Kollyns
Names that share Kollyns's style, for a brother or sister.
