How Many People Are Named Collie?

Complete statistics for the name Collie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Collie
Very Rare
Old English

Collie means 'shepherd' in Old English and it's very rare, with only 423 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 779,461 Americans. The majority of folks named Collie are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.

~2,808
Living in US
1 in 118,037
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Shepherd
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Loyal Dependable
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,909
Worldwide Bearers
#173,888
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,274
🇯🇲 Jamaica
145
🇿🇦 South Africa
93
🇧🇸 Bahamas
92
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
69
🇵🇭 Philippines
35
🇮🇩 Indonesia
30
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
25
🇬🇧 England
17
🇨🇦 Canada
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
337 (79%)
♀ Female
87 (21%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
12
Would be under 30 (1%)
104
Would be 30–60 (7%)
1,410
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 1,526 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Collie Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Collie has remained a steadfast choice, peaking in popularity during 1918 with 43 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 423 individuals still carrying it, though the average age stands at a remarkable 93 years. This age distribution reveals a significant skew towards the elderly, with 1,410 of those named Collie being over 60, compared to just 12 under 30, indicating its status as an old-school name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 61
Georgia 50
North Carolina 32
Texas 13
South Carolina 10
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Collie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Collie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Collie

How Many People Have the Name Collie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,808 people in the United States currently share the name Collie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 118,037 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Collie a Common or Rare Name?

Collie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Collie Mean?

Collie means "shepherd" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Collie in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.

When Was Collie Most Popular?

The name Collie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Collie?

Approximately 2,808 people named Collie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,808. That works out to roughly 1 in 118,037 Americans.

Is Collie a rare name?

Collie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 118,037 Americans has this name.

What does the name Collie mean?

Collie means "shepherd" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Collie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Collie are male and 21% are female.

When was Collie most popular?

Collie peaked in 1918 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,808
All-Time Births2,808
1 in X1 in 118,037
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1918
World Rank#173,888
Male %79%
Female %21%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.