Collins: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An Irish surname meaning holly, scholarly and dignified with a modern edge.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #141
- Peak
- #141 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
What Collins Means
Collins is a girl name of Irish origin. An Irish surname meaning holly, scholarly and dignified with a modern edge.
How Popular Collins Is
Collins currently ranks #141 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #141 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Collins
- Originally a patronymic meaning son of Colin.
- Part of the surname-as-first-name trend for girls.
- Phil Collins and Lily Collins give it an entertainment connection.
Names Like Collins
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Collins
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Collins.
Questions About Collins
What does Collins mean?
Collins is a girl name of Irish origin. An Irish surname meaning holly, scholarly and dignified with a modern edge.
How popular is Collins?
Collins currently ranks #141 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #141 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Collins come from?
Collins comes from Irish roots. Originally a patronymic meaning son of Colin.
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