Colin Criss

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Criss — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Criss 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 Criss: Criss Angel (born 1967), American magician Criss Oliva (1963–1993), American musician Surname Anthony Criss (born 1970), American rapper and actor Charlie Criss (born 1948), American basketball player Clair Carlton Criss (1879–1952), American businessman who developed what became Mutual of Omaha Crissy Criss (born 1987), British radio presenter Darren Criss (born 1987), American actor and singer Dode Criss (1885–1955), American baseball player Fannie Criss (1866–1942), African-American fashion designer Francis Criss (1901–1973), American painter Nancy Criss (born 1960), American actress and fi. 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: Criss

English

Criss Angel (born 1967), American magician Criss Oliva (1963–1993), American musician Surname Anthony Criss (born 1970), American rapper and actor Charlie Criss (born 1948), American basketball player Clair Carlton Criss (1879–1952), American businessman who developed what became Mutual of Omaha Crissy Criss (born 1987), British radio presenter Darren Criss (born 1987), American actor and singer Dode Criss (1885–1955), American baseball player Fannie Criss (1866–1942), African-American fashion designer Francis Criss (1901–1973), American painter Nancy Criss (born 1960), American actress and fi.

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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 Criss

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 Criss:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Criss?
The surname Criss originates from English. Criss Angel (born 1967), American magician Criss Oliva (1963–1993), American musician Surname Anthony Criss (born 1970), American rapper and actor Charlie Criss (born 1948), American basketball player Clair Carlton Criss (1879–1952), American businessman who developed what became Mutual of Omaha Crissy Criss (born 1987), British radio presenter Darren Criss (born 1987), American actor and singer Dode Criss (1885–1955), American baseball player Fannie Criss (1866–1942), African-American fashion designer Francis Criss (1901–1973), American painter Nancy Criss (born 1960), American actress and fi.
What are the origins of the name Colin Criss?
The name Colin Criss combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Criss originates from English.
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