Name · Sound · Chart fit
Colin
Numerology, Saju and astrology notes for the name Colin
- Syllables
- 2
- U.S. rank
- #268
- Given to
- Mostly boys
Colin was given to 70,568 babies in the United States between 2000 and 2025, which places it at number 268 among the names we cover.
How Colin sounds
Two syllables make Colin compact enough for everyday use but long enough to carry some melody. A nasal ends Colin, which lets its final beat ring a little before it fades. Colin leaves a gentle, lingering sound, and that rounded shape reads as water. The recent trend for Colin in U.S. birth records points downward, which suits those who prefer something less common. In U.S. birth records Colin has been given mostly to boys.
The Saju view
In the pronunciation-element system the opening sound of Colin belongs to wood, since it is made at the back of the throat. If your Four Pillars show little wood, Colin is worth a closer look: its wood sound is the kind the tradition recommends for a shortage. Colin supports fire from behind: its wood sound is the traditional source of that element. A chart that already holds plenty of wood is better served by another name, since Colin would add to it.
Wood soundOpens on wood
The astrology view
Colin ranks highest in charts led by water, which means the signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Charts led by Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn come next. For fire and air signs, the water sound of Colin pulls the other way, and the ranking reflects that.
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Numerology, for reference
The Expression number of Colin is 8, which numerologists link with ambition and authority. The number 8 is read as the number of ambition, associated with achievement, authority and a head for practical results. The vowels of Colin add up to a Soul Urge number of 6, linked with an inner wish for a loving home. In numerology the number 6 stands for care, which is tied to responsibility, a warm home and looking after others. The consonants of Colin add up to a Personality number of 11, linked with an outward manner that is inspiring and sensitive. The number 11 is read as the number of inspiration, associated with intuition, idealism and sensitivity to what others feel.
Names that share its wood sound
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