Colin Lindquist

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Lindquist — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Lindquist 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 Lindquist: Alan Lindquest (1891–1984), Swedish-American voice teacher Anders Lindquist (born 1942), Swedish applied mathematician and control theorist Barbara Lindquist (born 1969), American triathlete Bosse Lindquist (born 1954), Swedish radio and TV producer and writer Cynthia Lindquist, American academic administrator Ed Lindquist (born 1938), former American politician in the Oregon House of Representatives Emory Lindquist (1908–1992), professor and author of books on Swedish-American history Evan Lindquist (born 1936), artist and printmaker, artist laureate for Arkansas 2013–2017 Everett Franklin Li. 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: Lindquist

English

Alan Lindquest (1891–1984), Swedish-American voice teacher Anders Lindquist (born 1942), Swedish applied mathematician and control theorist Barbara Lindquist (born 1969), American triathlete Bosse Lindquist (born 1954), Swedish radio and TV producer and writer Cynthia Lindquist, American academic administrator Ed Lindquist (born 1938), former American politician in the Oregon House of Representatives Emory Lindquist (1908–1992), professor and author of books on Swedish-American history Evan Lindquist (born 1936), artist and printmaker, artist laureate for Arkansas 2013–2017 Everett Franklin Li.

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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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Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Lindquist?
The surname Lindquist originates from English. Alan Lindquest (1891–1984), Swedish-American voice teacher Anders Lindquist (born 1942), Swedish applied mathematician and control theorist Barbara Lindquist (born 1969), American triathlete Bosse Lindquist (born 1954), Swedish radio and TV producer and writer Cynthia Lindquist, American academic administrator Ed Lindquist (born 1938), former American politician in the Oregon House of Representatives Emory Lindquist (1908–1992), professor and author of books on Swedish-American history Evan Lindquist (born 1936), artist and printmaker, artist laureate for Arkansas 2013–2017 Everett Franklin Li.
What are the origins of the name Colin Lindquist?
The name Colin Lindquist combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Lindquist originates from English.
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