Quinton

Quinton - A very unique male name

Quinton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1137. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Quinton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Quinton? 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 Quinton. The baby boy name Quinton was given to 189 baby boys in 2025, ranking #978 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,758 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Quinton peaked in popularity 36 years ago in 1990 on position 293.

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Quinton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Quinton is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #556 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,487.

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 Quinton is where you live.

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Quinton origin and meaning

Variant / surname name — origin uncertain

Uncertain — Quinton is both an English place-name surname ('queen's settlement') and a spelling variant of Quentin (Latin 'fifth'); either may lie behind a given family's name

Quinton has two plausible sources that meet in one spelling: the English surname from places meaning 'queen's settlement,' and the Quentin/Quintin family from Latin quintus, 'fifth.' As a given name it peaked in the US in 1996 and has fallen steadily since. The data lists 3 syllables, reflecting a careful surname reading; as a first name it is almost always 2.

Origin uncertain

Quinton is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Quinton

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

Quentin / Quintin / Quinten / Quenton / Quindon / Quention / Quintan / Quinnton / Quenten / Quintyn /

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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 Quinton

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 Quinton 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 Quinton?

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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Pronunciation

KWIN-tun · /ˈkwɪntən/
The data lists 3 syllables, but as a given name Quinton is spoken with 2 (KWIN-tun).

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Quentin — The French-Latin form it varies from, a separate established name
• Quinten — Another spelling variant in the same family
• Quintin — The Latin-leaning spelling, a separate name

Nicknames: QuintQ

Famous bearers

• Quinton Aaron — American actor known for playing Michael Oher in The Blind Side (b. 1984) Contemporary
• Quinton de Kock — South African cricketer, a leading wicketkeeper-batsman (b. 1992) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents chose Quinton in the 90s for a strong, surname-adjacent sound with the Quentin family's Latin roots. Now falling, it reads as a distinctive dad-generation name.

Worth knowing

• Quentin, Quinton, Quintin and Quinten are endlessly interchanged
• Syllable and spelling questions follow the name