Kollyns Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kollyns is a modern English name derived from the Old French Colline, which itself comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is seen as trendy and appealing today, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Kollyns is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kollyns has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kollyns' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20556th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2151st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kollyns' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kollyns"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒlɪnz/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kollyns is a variant of the name Collins, which is derived from the Old French name Colline, a diminutive of Nicholas. The name Nicholas itself originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.
Meaning
Victory of the people
Language Evolution
Nicholaus, Colline, Collins, Kollyns
Historical Usage
Kollyns gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant inspired by traditional names. It became more common in English-speaking countries due to the trend of creating unique spellings of classic names.
Variants & Derivatives
Collins, Colleen, Kollie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kollyns is perceived as a trendy and modern name, appealing to parents looking for unique yet familiar options.
Famous People
Kollyns Hurst, a contemporary artist, Kollyns McGee, a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kollyns"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kollyns"
"Kollyns" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20556th of 35406 | 37 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2151st of 30306 | 1,046 |
Regional Popularity of "Kollyns" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kollyns" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.57% 1218th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
28.51% 1945th/6822 |
52.76% 3311th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kollyns"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kollyns" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.