Colin Nemeth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Nemeth — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Nemeth 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 Nemeth: Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player Angéla Németh (1946–2014), Hungarian track and field athlete Anikó Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey goaltender Antal Németh (born 1974), Hungarian football coach Balázs Németh (born 1988), Hungarian motorcycle racer Bernadett Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey player Dezső Németh (born 1975), Hungarian psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Diána Németh (born 2004), Hungarian footballer Enikő Németh (born 1978), Hungarian sailor Enikő Németh T. (born 1964), Hungarian linguist Erzsébet Gy. 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: Nemeth

English

Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player Angéla Németh (1946–2014), Hungarian track and field athlete Anikó Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey goaltender Antal Németh (born 1974), Hungarian football coach Balázs Németh (born 1988), Hungarian motorcycle racer Bernadett Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey player Dezső Németh (born 1975), Hungarian psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Diána Németh (born 2004), Hungarian footballer Enikő Németh (born 1978), Hungarian sailor Enikő Németh T. (born 1964), Hungarian linguist Erzsébet Gy.

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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 Nemeth

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 Nemeth:

1
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Nemeth?
The surname Nemeth originates from English. Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player Angéla Németh (1946–2014), Hungarian track and field athlete Anikó Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey goaltender Antal Németh (born 1974), Hungarian football coach Balázs Németh (born 1988), Hungarian motorcycle racer Bernadett Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey player Dezső Németh (born 1975), Hungarian psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Diána Németh (born 2004), Hungarian footballer Enikő Németh (born 1978), Hungarian sailor Enikő Németh T. (born 1964), Hungarian linguist Erzsébet Gy.
What are the origins of the name Colin Nemeth?
The name Colin Nemeth combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Nemeth originates from English.
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