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Why parents love Colin- Colin Powell was one of America's most respected leaders.
- Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy — the ultimate romantic hero.
- Colin Farrell is Hollywood's most charming Irishman.
- Two syllables with a quiet, competent sound: KAH-lin.
- The meaning cub/young creature is endearingly strong.
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The vibe of Colin
PowellFirthDarcyFarrellquiet-authoritycompetentcubCeltic
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Origin & history of Colin
Gaelic cailean (young creature/cub) or short form of Nicholas
→ English Colin
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English roots
Colin may come from the Gaelic cailean (young creature/cub) or be a medieval French diminutive of Nicholas. Colin Powell (1937–2021) was the first Black Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Colin Firth won the Oscar for The King's Speech and IS Mr. Darcy for a generation. Colin Farrell is one of Hollywood's most talented and charming actors.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Scottish/Irish Gaelic origin; used in English for centuries.
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Today
Colin remains a beloved choice, ranking #262 in the US. 133,202 babies have been named Colin since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Colin?
2004
peak year
Colin has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #262, with about 1,470 babies named Colin each year. In 2004, 5,122 babies were named Colin (ranked #85 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 133,202.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,122
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #85)
(ranked #85)
1,470
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
14,700
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
133,202
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Colin8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Colin's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — nurturing with quiet competence. People named Colin tend to be quietly powerful, charming, and more competent than they advertise.
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More competent than advertised✦
Quietly powerful◈
Mr. Darcy charm◎
Cub-to-lion growth♡
Military-grade competenceC3
O6
L3
I9
N5
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Colin💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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