Quinlan

Quinlan - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Quinlan at a glance

Quinlan is ranked #4259 among boy baby names in 2023, with 5 births in 2023. It peaked in 2000 at #1183 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.

Rank in 2023
#4259
Births in 2023
5
Peak year
2000 (#1183)
First appeared
1991
Trend
#3647 in 2013 → #4259 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 292,965 boys
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (16 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Quinlan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #2982. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Quinlan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Quinlan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Quinlan. The baby boy name Quinlan was given to 5 baby boys in 2023, ranking #4259 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 292,965 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Quinlan peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 1183.



Famous with this name

Kathleen Quinlan
Maeve Quinlan
Quinlan


How would you rate Quinlan, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (16 recent votes)


Quinlan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Quinlan is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #1,072 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #1,072.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Quinlan is where you live.


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Quinlan origin and meaning

Quinlan is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Quinlan, pop culture references for the name Quinlan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Quinlan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Quinlan, sorted by popularity.


Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20234259
20214116
20204041
20193120
20164198
20152465
20142648
20133647
20122435
20111896
20101680
20091870
20082492
20071319
20061221
20051410
20041921
20031453
20021503
20011418
20001183
19991277
19981542
19972099
19961751
19952404
19943062
19912982

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Indiana1072

Even more about Quinlan


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Quinlan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Quinlan?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2000
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Quinlan
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 292,965
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1991
2023 births +5

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