Colin Serra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Serra — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Serra 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 Serra: Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An. 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: Serra

Spanish

Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An.

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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 Serra

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 Serra:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Serra?
The surname Serra originates from Spanish. Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An.
What are the origins of the name Colin Serra?
The name Colin Serra combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Serra originates from Spanish.
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