Quinn

Quinn - A very unique male name

Quinn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1956 on position #1443. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Quinn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Quinn? 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 Quinn. The baby boy name Quinn was given to 623 baby boys in 2025, ranking #469 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,354 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Quinn peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 259.

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Quinn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Quinn is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #160 - and is the least popular in Missouri at position #964.

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 Quinn is where you live.

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Quinn origin and meaning

Transferred Irish surname

From Ó Cuinn: 'descendant of Conn' — Conn means 'chief' or 'wisdom' in Irish

Quinn is an Irish clan surname that became a given name in the late 20th century, first mostly for boys. It peaked for boys in 2009; girls' use has since grown alongside it, making Quinn a genuinely shared name.

Attested etymology

Quinn is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Quinn, pop culture references for the name Quinn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Quinn

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

Qasim / Quan / Quin / Quashawn / Quayshaun / Quamaine / Quasim / Quayshawn / Quayon / Quanah /

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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.

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Even more about Quinn

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 Quinn 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 Quinn?

2 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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Pronunciation

KWIN · /kwɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Quin — Single-n spelling.

Famous bearers

• Quinn Ewers — College football quarterback, a top recruit who played at Texas (b. 2003) Contemporary
• Quinn Cook — NBA guard, two-time NBA champion (b. 1993) Contemporary

Style

SurnameInternational

Why parents choose it

For a boy, Quinn offers Irish heritage in one crisp, modern syllable. Parents like its preppy, athletic energy and that it needs no nickname.

Worth knowing

• Quinn is now used at similar levels for girls, so it no longer reads as exclusively male.