The nameColyne

Colyne is a form of Coline, mostly given in France in the late 1990s and the 2000s.

Meaning

Like Coline, it is derived from Nicholas or Colette, from the Greek nikê, "victory", and laos, "people".

Origin

Greek, through Coline.

History

First found in 1992, Colyne peaked in the late 1990s. It has become rare.

Popularity of the name Colyne

Colyne in France

6040thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1998peak year (105 births)
1,420babies named Colyne in France since 1900
053105 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Colyne was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 685 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Colyne. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Colyne in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Colyne in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Colyne mean?

Like Coline, it is derived from Nicholas or Colette, from the Greek nikê, "victory", and laos, "people".

What is the origin of the name Colyne?

Greek, through Coline.

Is Colyne a girl's or a boy's name?

Colyne is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Colyne?

Variants and related names of Colyne include Coline, Nicholas, Nicolas and Nicole.