Total births
1,172
Unisex name · since 1881
Collie
Collie has 1,172 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,172
- total births
- 1881–2001
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Collie sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,172 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Collie recorded 1,172 times among boys since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2001.
- 1,172 total births
- 1881–2001 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,172 boys have been named Collie since 1881, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,172
- total births
- 1881–2001
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Collie was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
35 babies were named Collie in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Collie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Collie's full recorded timeline at 1937, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1889, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1915 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Collie at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Collie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2001
- Peak year (1915)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Collie popularity over time - girls
359 total births recorded since 1898 (Collie as girls' name)
Collie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Collie's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Collie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 25
1880s
25 births
- 1890s 37
1890s
37 births
- 1900s 67
1900s
67 births
- 1910s
1910s
216 births
- 1920s
1920s
216 births
- 1930s
1930s
159 births
- 1940s
1940s
137 births
- 1950s
1950s
148 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 216 births (18% of all-time use).
How Collie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Collie's total volume
Collie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Collie by state
Where Collie concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 61 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 50 | 4.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 32 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
Alabama share of Collie's total US births 5.2%
Even split
61 of 1,172 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Collie? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 1,172 babies named Collie. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 35 births.
When was Collie most popular? ▼
Collie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Collie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Collie are Alabama (61 births), Georgia (50 births), North Carolina (32 births).
Is Collie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Collie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,172 births, and as a girl's name it has 359 births.
How long has the name Collie been used? ▼
Collie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 121 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Collie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cole, Colton, Colin, Collin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Collie's data
- Collie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (216 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Collies (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Collie
Nearby Names Like Collie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Collie
Cole Boy
#163 154,093 births
Colton Boy
#98 151,965 births
Colin Boy
#335 133,706 births
Collin Boy
#490 81,437 births
Colby Boy
#583 53,971 births
Compare Collie side by side: Collie vs Cole Collie vs Colton Collie vs Colin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Collie: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,172 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/collie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Collie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.