Kolin
2025 SSA
About Kolin
Kolin is a masculine name that serves as a modern variant spelling of Colin. The name originates from the medieval diminutive of the Gaelic name Nicol or Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.' With its 'K' spelling, Kolin offers a contemporary twist that distinguishes it from the more traditional Colin while maintaining the same pronunciation. The name has a clean, strong sound that travels well across cultures. While less common than Colin, Kolin has gained some traction among parents looking for recognizable names with unique spellings. The name conveys qualities of victory, achievement, and strength while remaining approachable and easy to pronounce in most languages.
Pronounced KOH-lin.
As of October 2026, Kolin ranked #5318 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1575 in 1997.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,145 | 64 | 33.3 |
| 2015 | #2,286 | 58 | 30.3 |
| 2016 | #2,959 | 40 | 21.1 |
| 2017 | #3,222 | 36 | 19.4 |
| 2018 | #3,139 | 37 | 20.4 |
| 2019 | #3,959 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #3,769 | 28 | 16.2 |
| 2021 | #4,175 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |