Unisex · #2,572 in 2026

Collier

Current Rank
#2,572
Peak Rank
#885 (2013)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+13%
👧 Girl peak #4,344 (342 total)
👦 Boy peak #885 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1898
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#885
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
105
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#4344
Peak Rank
342
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Collier

As a girl name

Collier first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 32 Colliers were born — ranking #4,344 that year. As of 2026, Collier ranks #4,344 for girls with 32 births, rising sharply (+52% over the past five years). In total, more than 342 Colliers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Collier first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1898, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 61 Colliers were born — ranking #2,164 that year. As of 2026, Collier ranks #2,572 for boys with 52 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 2K Colliers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Collier

Phonetically similar names — useful when Collier is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Collyer
  • Collar
  • Calmer
  • Coller
  • Collor
  • Choler
  • Cahier
  • Koller
  • Colliery
  • Colliers
  • Kahler
  • Colures

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Collier

What does the name Collier mean?
Collier is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1898. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Collier in 2026?
In 2026, Collier ranks #2,572 among boys' names in the U.S., with 52 babies given the name that year.
When was Collier most popular?
Collier reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #885 that year with 61 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Collier most popular?
Collier has historically been most popular in Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Collier.
Is Collier a unisex name?
Yes — Collier is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Colliers assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Collier?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Collier include Lenwood, Adams, Torrence. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Collier

Collier is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1898 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Collier's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #885. Use the chart and map above to compare Collier's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.