Kollins is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is derived from the surname Collins, which has Irish roots and originally meant "descendant of Colm," a 7th-century Irish saint also known as Saint Columba. The name Kollins is often associated with the American basketball player Kobe Bean Bryant, who was popularly known by his nickname 'Kobe,' leading some to believe that Kollins could be a variant spelling of this name. However, it is essential to note that Kobe is actually an abbreviation of Kobe Bean, not Collins. Regardless, Kollins remains a rare and interesting choice for a first name, with its roots grounded in Irish history and American sports culture.
Over the past thirteen years, the name Kollins has seen a steady increase in popularity, with the number of births nearly doubling from 10 in 2010 to 147 in 2023. The most significant growth occurred between 2017 and 2020, with an average annual increase of approximately 25 births per year during this period. Overall, there have been a total of 789 births with the name Kollins since 2010.