Kolin
Boy name · English · Greek · Irish
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,571 in 1997
18 babies were named Kolin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,474 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1955–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kolin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kolin, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kolin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKolin first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,571. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKolin was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,762 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendKolin has slipped 1,474 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kolin
Kolin is a boy name of English, Greek and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Kolin for boys from 1955 to 2025, in 61 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,571 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 558,659 boys |
| 1970s | 4.3 | 235,294 boys |
| 1980s | 7.6 | 132,100 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,511 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,628 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 40,617 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 91,884 boys |
Other spellings of Kolin
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 Kolin
What is the origin of the name Kolin?
Kolin has English, Greek, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kolin a boy or girl name?
Kolin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kolin?
Kolin ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,571).