Total births
1,870
Unisex name · since 1898
Collier
Collier has 1,870 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2722
- among boys today
- 1,870
- born since 1898
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
1,870 babies have been named Collier since 1898, making it today's #2722 unisex name.
Collier has 1,870 recorded births among boys since 1898, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2722 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 2025.
- #2722 among boys today
- 1,870 born since 1898
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Collier is currently the #2722 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,870 born since 1898, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2722
- among boys today
- 1,870
- born since 1898
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Collier vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2722
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Collier was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
61 babies were named Collier in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Collier compares
1,870 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Collier's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Collier | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,870 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Collier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Collier's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Collier at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#2,722
Active since
1898
Collier popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Collier popularity over time - girls
304 total births recorded since 1992 (Collier as girls' name)
Collier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Collier's strongest decade.
487 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Collier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 63
1910s
63 births
- 1920s 83
1920s
83 births
- 1930s 55
1930s
55 births
- 1940s 57
1940s
57 births
- 1950s 87
1950s
87 births
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 94
1980s
94 births
- 1990s 150
1990s
150 births
- 2000s
2000s
391 births
- 2010s
2010s
487 births
- 2020s
2020s
259 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 487 births (26% of all-time use).
How Collier 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 Collier's total volume
Collier vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Collier by state
Where Collier concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 153 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 139 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 122 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 25 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
Georgia share of Collier's total US births 8.2%
Even split
153 of 1,870 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Collier? ▼
Collier has been given to 1,870 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2722 as of the latest data. 61 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Collier most popular? ▼
Collier was most popular in the 2010s decade with 487 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Collier most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Collier are Georgia (153 births), Texas (139 births), Alabama (122 births).
Is Collier a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Collier is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,870 births, and as a girl's name it has 304 births.
How long has the name Collier been used? ▼
Records for Collier go back to 1898, giving 128 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Collier? ▼
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 Collier's data
- Collier's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (487 total births) through the 2020s (259) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Colliers (153 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Collier
Nearby Names Like Collier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Collier
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Collin Boy
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Colby Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1898–2025 (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. "Collier: #2722 Unisex Name - 1,870 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/collier. 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 Collier 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 June 2026.