How to say it
KOL · lyns
ˈkɒl.ɪnz
Feminine
Kollyns
Son of Colin
What it means
A modern respelling of Collins, 'son of Colin,' a pet form of Nicholas.
Kollyns is a heavily restyled spelling of the surname Collins. Collins means 'son of Colin,' where Colin is a double diminutive of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'); an Irish strand also anglicizes Ó Coileáin, 'descendant of the young hound.' The K and -yns spelling is a fully modern American flourish, part of the recent move to soften surname names for girls. The underlying name is old, but this exact spelling is a contemporary coinage. Kollyns climbed in the 2025 US rankings.
How to spell Kollyns
The standard spelling is Kollyns. Common variants include Collins, Kollins, Kollyn, but Kollyns is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #905 in 2025, currently #905 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
KOL-inz, like the surname Collins.
- Spelling
Collins is the base name; the K and -yns are modern styling.
Spelling variants
- Collins
- Kollins
- Kollyn
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Common questions
- What does the name Kollyns mean?
- A modern respelling of Collins, 'son of Colin,' a pet form of Nicholas.
- What does Kollyns mean in American English?
- In American English, Kollyns means "Son of Colin." Kollyns is a heavily restyled spelling of the surname Collins. Collins means 'son of Colin,' where Colin is a double diminutive of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'); an Irish strand also anglicizes Ó Coileáin, 'descendant of the young hound.' The K and -yns spelling is a fully modern American flourish, part of the recent move to soften surname names for girls. The underlying name is old, but this exact spelling is a contemporary coinage. Kollyns climbed in the 2025 US rankings.
- How do you pronounce Kollyns?
- Kollyns is pronounced ˈkɒl.ɪnz. Say it as KOL-lyns, with the stress on the "kol" syllable.
- How do you spell Kollyns?
- The standard spelling is Kollyns. Common spelling variants include Collins, Kollins, Kollyn.
- Is Kollyns a boy or girl name?
- Kollyns is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Kollyns?
- Kollyns ranked #905 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.