Collynn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old English "col" (coal) and "wyn" (joy).
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Collynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Collynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Collynn births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Collynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Collynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,627
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Collynn
Collynn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 16 total registrations, 5 (31.3%) were male and 11 (68.8%) were female.
Collynn as a male name
- Ranked #12,627 in 2012
- 5 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (5 births)
Collynn as a female name
- Ranked #14,192 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (6 births)
Popularity
Collynn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Collynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Collynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 11 | 16 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Collynn
The given name Collynn has its origins in the ancient Celtic culture, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 5th to 6th centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from the old Celtic word "coll," which means "hazel tree" or "hazel wood." The name was initially popular in regions where Celtic influence was strong, such as parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Collynn can be found in the ancient Irish annals, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor chieftain who lived in the 7th century AD. However, it is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied during that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Collynn. One such person was Collynn of Kildare, a renowned Irish monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD (approximate birth year: 810 AD). He is credited with establishing a prominent monastic school in Kildare, Ireland, which became a center of learning and attracted students from across Europe.
Another historical figure with the name Collynn was a Scottish warrior and clan leader who lived during the 12th century AD (approximate birth year: 1150 AD). He is said to have played a significant role in defending his clan's territories against rival clans and invading forces.
In the 14th century AD, there was a Welsh poet named Collynn ap Gwilym (approximate birth year: 1320 AD) who gained recognition for his contributions to the Welsh literary tradition. His works, which included love poems and nature-inspired verses, were widely celebrated and helped preserve the Welsh language and culture.
During the Renaissance period, a notable individual named Collynn Fitzgerald (approximate birth year: 1510 AD) emerged as a prominent figure in the arts and literature scene in Ireland. He was a patron of the arts and is credited with supporting and encouraging many Irish poets and writers of his time.
In the 18th century AD, there was a Scottish philosopher and writer named Collynn MacLeod (approximate birth year: 1720 AD) who gained recognition for his works exploring moral philosophy and the nature of human behavior. His writings were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of that era.
While the name Collynn may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, its historical roots and associations with various notable figures from different cultures and time periods make it a name with a rich and intriguing past.
People
Collynn + last name combinations
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FAQ
Collynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Collynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Collynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Collynn a common name?
We classify Collynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Collynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Collynn was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Collynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Collynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Collynn a female name?
Yes, 68.8% of people registered as Collynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Collynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Collynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Collynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Collynn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Collynn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.