Colyn
Every Colyn since 1945 — 711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Colyn
Colyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1945, 711 American babies have been named Colyn. Its peak came in 2001, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Colyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Colyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,498 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,872 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,877 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,661 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,574 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #8,949 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #5,999 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,457 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,947 |
| 2007 | — | — | 30 | #3,523 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,398 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,030 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43 | #2,535 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43 | #2,438 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,648 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44 | #2,283 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,817 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,885 | 16 | #3,890 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,253 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,405 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Colyn in 2025?
Colyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Colyn?
711 babies have been named Colyn in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Colyn most popular?
Colyn peaked in 2001, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Colyn a boy or girl name?
Colyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Colyn rising or falling?
Colyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.