How Many People Are Named Colyn?
Complete statistics for the name Colyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Colyn is a very rare name, with only 693 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 476,133 Americans. It peaked in 2001 with 44 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, love, and a deep sense of care for family and community. People connected to this number tend to be natural nurturers who find purpose in helping and protecting those around them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 710 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Colyn Through the Generations
Colyn is a uniquely modern name, with 77% of bearers under 30, reflecting its relatively recent introduction. Despite having been born in 710 total US births across history, the name has seen a decline, with only 693 people alive today. This stark contrast between its peak in 2001 and current numbers highlights its rarity. The majority of Colyns are under 30, indicating a strong presence among younger generations, which aligns with its classification as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Colyn's English, Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Colyn
How Many People Have the Name Colyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 123 people in the United States currently share the name Colyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Colyn a Common or Rare Name?
Colyn 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 Colyn Mean?
Colyn means "A variant spelling of Colin, meaning 'young creature' or 'victory of the people'" and comes from English, Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Colyn in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Colyn Most Popular?
The name Colyn reached peak popularity in 2001, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Colyn?
Approximately 123 people named Colyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 123. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,694,710 Americans.
Is Colyn a rare name?
Colyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,694,710 Americans has this name.
What does the name Colyn mean?
Colyn means "A variant spelling of Colin, meaning 'young creature' or 'victory of the people'" and comes from English, Gaelic origins.
Is Colyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Colyn are male and 1% are female.
When was Colyn most popular?
Colyn peaked in 2001 with 44 births that year. Current trend: 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.