Colin Stickler

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Colin Stickler — Celtic
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Colin Stickler 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 Stickler: Alfons Maria Stickler (1910–2007), Austrian Roman Catholic clergyman Carla Stickler, American musical theatre actress Dick Stickler (born 1940), American politician Friedrich Stickler (born 1949), Austrian football official Gunnar B. Stickler (1925–2010), German-American pediatrician Helen Stickler (born 1968), American filmmaker Jason Stickler, a fictional character on the television series Cory in the House 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: Stickler

English

Alfons Maria Stickler (1910–2007), Austrian Roman Catholic clergyman Carla Stickler, American musical theatre actress Dick Stickler (born 1940), American politician Friedrich Stickler (born 1949), Austrian football official Gunnar B. Stickler (1925–2010), German-American pediatrician Helen Stickler (born 1968), American filmmaker Jason Stickler, a fictional character on the television series Cory in the House

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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 Stickler

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 Stickler:

6
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Stickler?
The surname Stickler originates from English. Alfons Maria Stickler (1910–2007), Austrian Roman Catholic clergyman Carla Stickler, American musical theatre actress Dick Stickler (born 1940), American politician Friedrich Stickler (born 1949), Austrian football official Gunnar B. Stickler (1925–2010), German-American pediatrician Helen Stickler (born 1968), American filmmaker Jason Stickler, a fictional character on the television series Cory in the House
What are the origins of the name Colin Stickler?
The name Colin Stickler combines two different traditions: the first name Colin has Celtic roots, while the surname Stickler originates from English.
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