NAME PROFILE
Collis
Derived from the Ancient Egyptian city of Tjanet, often interpreted as 'serpent lady' or 'lady of Tanis'. It suggests a personality that is both enigmatic and resilient, carrying a sense of ancient wisdom combined with a sleek, modern elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,319 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1948 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1994 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 36%GA — 29%AL — 21%NY — 7%NC — 7%
Notable People
Tanis Belbin (Olympic silver medalist in ice dancing) · Tanis Rideout (Author of Above All Things) · Tanis Chalopin (Composer and daughter of Jean Chalopin) · Tanis Half-Elven (Main protagonist in the Dragonlance fantasy series) · Tanis MacDonald (Award-winning poet and academic)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TannyNisiTani
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