How old is someone named Collin?
The average Collin is 24 years old.
Half of all living Collins are between 17 and 31.
When was Collin popular?
Collin rose fast and peaked in 1996, then faded almost as fast. 53% of all Collins were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 0 |
| 1910s | 119 | 0 |
| 1920s | 191 | 0 |
| 1930s | 149 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 405 | 180 |
| 1950s | 488 | 330 |
| 1960s | 883 | 730 |
| 1970s | 2,062 | 1,900 |
| 1980s | 6,249 | 5,900 |
| 1990s | 23,858 | 23,000 |
| 2000s | 27,909 | 27,000 |
| 2010s | 15,702 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 3,928 | 3,900 |
How many Collins are still alive?
About 79,000 Collins are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 82,000 babies named Collin since 1895.
Nearly every Collin ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Collin?
About half of living Collins are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 54%
- Gen Alpha 16%
Is Collin an old name?
Not really. Collin is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Collin will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Collin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Collins are men.
Names the same age as Collin
NAME TWIN
Collin's name twin is Jake. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jake's age curve is the closest match to Collin's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Colin (27)
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Questions about the name Collin
How old is the average Collin?
The average Collin in the US is 24 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Collin?
About 79,000 Collins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 82,000 babies given the name since 1895.
When was the name Collin most popular?
In 1996, when about 3,400 baby boys were named Collin.
Is Collin a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 54% of living Collins are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this