Kollyns
An English feminine name possibly derived from the Irish surname Collins.
Name Census estimates that about 1,077 living Americans carry the first name Kollyns. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kollyns today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kollyns births was 2023 (246 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kollyns. 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
- • Kollyns is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 318,249 Americans
Peak year
2023
246 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,264
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kollyns: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kollyns from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 865 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kollyns 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 Kollyns during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kollyns' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 27 states and territories. Texas, Iowa, Missouri recorded the most babies named Kollyns, while Utah, South Dakota, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kollyns
The name Kollyns traces its origins back to the ancient Greek word "kollos," which means "beautiful" or "handsome." It was initially used as a unisex name in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece and parts of Italy, during the classical period.
In ancient Greek mythology, Kollyns was the name given to one of the nymphs who attended the goddess Artemis. This association with beauty and nature likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity throughout the ages.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Kollyns can be found in a collection of Greek inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the ruins of ancient Athens and serve as a testament to the name's longevity.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Kollyns was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Known for his teachings on virtue and ethics, his writings had a significant influence on the development of Stoic philosophy.
During the Byzantine era, a renowned scholar and theologian named Kollyns played a crucial role in the preservation and translation of ancient Greek texts. His works helped ensure the survival of classical knowledge during a period of cultural upheaval.
In the 12th century, a Sicilian noblewoman named Kollyns became renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several magnificent churches and monasteries. Her legacy as a patron of the arts has been celebrated in numerous historical accounts.
Another notable figure was Kollyns, a 16th-century Portuguese explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe. His detailed accounts of the voyage provided valuable insights into the cultures and lands they encountered.
In the realm of literature, a renowned 19th-century French poet named Kollyns gained acclaim for her poignant works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections remain widely studied and celebrated to this day.
These examples illustrate the rich history and enduring legacy of the name Kollyns, which has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Kollyns + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kollyns as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kollyns: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kollyns?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,077 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kollyns 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 318,249 US residents.
Is Kollyns a common name?
We classify Kollyns as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,083 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kollyns most popular?
The single biggest year for Kollyns was 2023, when 246 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kollyns is about 5 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 Kollyns in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kollyns a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kollyns 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 Kollyns still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kollyns 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 Kollyns 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 are called Kollyns?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.