Collier
Meaningcharcoal maker · English
- US rank
- #3,036
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #885 in 1898
40 babies were named Collier in the US in 2025. It has dropped 56 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Collier you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 42,735 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Collier, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Collier would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCollier first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1898, when it ranked #885. Today it's #3,036, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCollier has slipped 56 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,036. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCollier is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #525. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlCollier is given to both boys and girls: 62% of the 65 babies named Collier in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Collier means “charcoal maker”.
About the name Collier
Collier is a boy name of English origin meaning “charcoal maker”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ier”. US birth records list Collier for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 104 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1898, when it ranked #885 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,036, with 40 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 | 35,026 boys |
| 1900s | 4.9 | 204,499 boys |
| 1910s | 7.5 | 132,979 boys |
| 1920s | 7.5 | 132,802 boys |
| 1930s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 1940s | 3.6 | 273,973 boys |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 232,019 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 287,356 boys |
| 1970s | 3.9 | 253,807 boys |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 198,020 boys |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 129,534 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 51,099 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,625 boys |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,973 boys |
Other spellings of Collier
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Collier
What does the name Collier mean?
Collier means “charcoal maker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Collier?
Collier has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Collier a boy or girl name?
Collier is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Collier?
Collier ranked #3,036 for US boys in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 1898 (#885).