Colin Crocker

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Crocker — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Crocker 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 Crocker: Crocker is a surname shared by: Aimée Crocker (1864–1941), American mystic, bohemian, and author Albert Crocker (1882–1961), American inventor and entrepreneur Alvah Crocker (1801–1874), American politician Barbara Crocker (1910–1995), artist and author Barry Crocker (born 1935), Australian singer and actor Ben Crocker (born 1997), Australian former professional Australian rules footballer Ben Crocker (boxer) (born 1994), Welsh boxer Charles Crocker (1822–1888), American railroad tycoon Chester Crocker (born 1941), American diplomat Chris Crocker (Internet celebrity) (born 1987), American inte. 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: Crocker

Welsh

Crocker is a surname shared by: Aimée Crocker (1864–1941), American mystic, bohemian, and author Albert Crocker (1882–1961), American inventor and entrepreneur Alvah Crocker (1801–1874), American politician Barbara Crocker (1910–1995), artist and author Barry Crocker (born 1935), Australian singer and actor Ben Crocker (born 1997), Australian former professional Australian rules footballer Ben Crocker (boxer) (born 1994), Welsh boxer Charles Crocker (1822–1888), American railroad tycoon Chester Crocker (born 1941), American diplomat Chris Crocker (Internet celebrity) (born 1987), American inte.

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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 Crocker

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 Crocker:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Crocker?
The surname Crocker originates from Welsh. Crocker is a surname shared by: Aimée Crocker (1864–1941), American mystic, bohemian, and author Albert Crocker (1882–1961), American inventor and entrepreneur Alvah Crocker (1801–1874), American politician Barbara Crocker (1910–1995), artist and author Barry Crocker (born 1935), Australian singer and actor Ben Crocker (born 1997), Australian former professional Australian rules footballer Ben Crocker (boxer) (born 1994), Welsh boxer Charles Crocker (1822–1888), American railroad tycoon Chester Crocker (born 1941), American diplomat Chris Crocker (Internet celebrity) (born 1987), American inte.
What are the origins of the name Colin Crocker?
The name Colin Crocker combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Crocker originates from Welsh.
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