Colin Baier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Baier — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Baier is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Colin is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Colin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas. This name, but not the anglicized Gaelic name, is also found in the spelling Collin. This name is formed by the Old French diminutive -in also found in Robin. An anglicisation of the Irish given name Coileán or the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean, which both come from the Old Irish word cuilén "pup, cub". The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century. The surname Baier: Annette Baier, (1929–2012), New Zealand moral philosopher Annerose Baier (1946–2022), German ice dancer Benjamin Baier (born 1988), German footballer Bernhard Baier (1912–2003), German water polo player Bret Baier (born 1970), American reporter Christel Baier (born 1965), German computer scientist Daniel Baier (born 1984), German footballer Ernst Baier (1905–2001), German figure skater Fred Baier (born 1949), British furniture designer Fritz Baier (1923–2012), German politician Herwig Baier (born 1965), German neurobiologist Jo Baier (born 1949), German filmmaker Johann Jacob Baier (1677–1735). Colin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Colin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Colin

Celtic

Colin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas. This name, but not the anglicized Gaelic name, is also found in the spelling Collin. This name is formed by the Old French diminutive -in also found in Robin. An anglicisation of the Irish given name Coileán or the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean, which both come from the Old Irish word cuilén "pup, cub". The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century.

Surname: Baier

English

Annette Baier, (1929–2012), New Zealand moral philosopher Annerose Baier (1946–2022), German ice dancer Benjamin Baier (born 1988), German footballer Bernhard Baier (1912–2003), German water polo player Bret Baier (born 1970), American reporter Christel Baier (born 1965), German computer scientist Daniel Baier (born 1984), German footballer Ernst Baier (1905–2001), German figure skater Fred Baier (born 1949), British furniture designer Fritz Baier (1923–2012), German politician Herwig Baier (born 1965), German neurobiologist Jo Baier (born 1949), German filmmaker Johann Jacob Baier (1677–1735).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Colin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Colin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Colin Baier

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Colin Baier:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Colin?
The first name Colin originates from Celtic. Colin is an English-language masculine given name. It has two distinct origins: A diminutive form of "Colle", itself an Old French short form of the name Nicolas. This name, but not the anglicized Gaelic name, is also found in the spelling Collin. This name is formed by the Old French diminutive -in also found in Robin. An anglicisation of the Irish given name Coileán or the Scottish Gaelic name Cailean, which both come from the Old Irish word cuilén "pup, cub". The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century.
When was Colin most popular?
The name Colin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Baier?
The surname Baier originates from English. Annette Baier, (1929–2012), New Zealand moral philosopher Annerose Baier (1946–2022), German ice dancer Benjamin Baier (born 1988), German footballer Bernhard Baier (1912–2003), German water polo player Bret Baier (born 1970), American reporter Christel Baier (born 1965), German computer scientist Daniel Baier (born 1984), German footballer Ernst Baier (1905–2001), German figure skater Fred Baier (born 1949), British furniture designer Fritz Baier (1923–2012), German politician Herwig Baier (born 1965), German neurobiologist Jo Baier (born 1949), German filmmaker Johann Jacob Baier (1677–1735).
What are the origins of the name Colin Baier?
The name Colin Baier combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Baier originates from English.
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