Coilin
Boy name · Gaelic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningyoung pup · Irish
Coilin is a Gaelic and Irish boy name meaning “young pup”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationCoilin peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Coilin you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- HistoryCoilin first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Coilin
Coilin is a boy name of Gaelic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “young pup”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish namesScottish names
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Coilin
What does the name Coilin mean?
Coilin means “young pup” and comes from Irish. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Colt (“young horse”), Colin (“young pup”), Othman (“possibly young bustard”) and Sven (“young man”).
What is the origin of the name Coilin?
Coilin is Gaelic, Irish and Scottish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Coilin turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Coilin a boy or girl name?
Coilin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Coilin?
Coilin is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #11,472 in 2005, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Coilin?
If you like Coilin, you might also like Colt, Colin, Othman and Sven.
What should I know before naming my baby Coilin?
Coilin is a Gaelic and Irish boy name meaning “young pup”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.