How Many People Are Named Collis?

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

Collis
Very Rare
Latin

Collis means 'hill' and is rarely heard today; only 610 people named Collis live in the US, making up just 1 in 541,177 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1952 with 30 births.

~2,956
Living in US
1 in 112,128
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hill
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Strong Reliable
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,217
Worldwide Bearers
#158,810
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,105
🇳🇬 Nigeria
399
🇬🇾 Guyana
245
🇯🇲 Jamaica
88
🇧🇧 Barbados
68
🇬🇧 England
57
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
53
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
48
🇿🇦 South Africa
45
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
606 (100%)
♀ Female
3 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
70
Would be under 30 (5%)
267
Would be 30–60 (20%)
982
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 1,319 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: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
89

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

📜 Collis Through the Generations

Over the decades, Collis has maintained a very niche presence, with its peak occurring in 1952 when 30 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Collis are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With a total of 610 estimated living in the US, the name is slowly declining in usage, marking it as a classic name with a touch of modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 27
Georgia 26
Alabama 18
North Carolina 5
New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Collis

Collis is a masculine given name borne by:Collis Birmingham, Australian middle- and long-distance runner Collis Featherstone (1913–1990), Australian convert to the Baháʼí faith Collis Potter Huntington (1821–1900), American railway executive Collis Jones, American former basketball player Collis King, West Indies former first-class cricketer Collis Temple, American former basketball player…

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✨ Similar Names to Collis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Collis's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Collis

How Many People Have the Name Collis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,956 people in the United States currently share the name Collis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 112,128 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Collis a Common or Rare Name?

Collis 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 Collis Mean?

Collis means "hill" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Collis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Collis Most Popular?

The name Collis reached peak popularity in 1952, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Collis?

Approximately 2,956 people named Collis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,956. That works out to roughly 1 in 112,128 Americans.

Is Collis a rare name?

Collis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 112,128 Americans has this name.

What does the name Collis mean?

Collis means "hill" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Collis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Collis are male and 0% are female.

When was Collis most popular?

Collis peaked in 1952 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US2,956
All-Time Births2,956
1 in X1 in 112,128
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1952
World Rank#158,810
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.