Collan is an uncommon given name of Scottish origin, derived from the ancient personal name 'Colban'. It means 'white' or 'fair', referring to blond hair or fair skin color. The name was popular among early Scottish saints and has been recorded in various spellings throughout history, including Colban, Columbanus, and Columba.
The name Collan experienced fluctuations in popularity with a total of 124 births recorded between 1991 and 2012. The peak years were 1993 with 11 births and 2007 with 9 births, while the majority of years saw around 6 to 7 births annually. There is a notable gap in records from 2005 to 2006, with no births reported during those years.