Quentin Boy

Popularity: #702 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KWEN-tin /ˈkwɛntɪn/

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: fifth; French: the fifth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Quentin has its roots in the Latin name "Quintinus," which is derived from "quintus," meaning "fifth." This etymology suggests that the name was originally given to a child born as the fifth in a family or a fifth child. The name transitioned into Old French as "Quentin," which was then adopted into Middle English, maintaining its original form.

The adoption into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin and French names were integrated into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Quentin is associated with Saint Quentin, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is believed to have been executed in what is now France.

His feast day is celebrated on October 31, and he is venerated in various Christian traditions. The name gained prominence in medieval Europe, particularly in France, where it became a common given name.

The name's association with saints and martyrs contributed to its enduring presence in Christian communities. In addition to its religious significance, the name Quentin has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including Quentin Durward, a character in Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name published in the 19th century.

The name has also been linked to various cultural and artistic expressions, reinforcing its resonance in literature and the arts. The diminutive form "Quin" has emerged as a related name, although it is less commonly used historically.

Overall, Quentin's etymological roots and historical associations have contributed to its lasting significance in various cultures.

Famous people named Quentin

In this section, you will find notable people named Quentin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Quentin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Quentin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Quentin Tarantino is a filmmaker best known for Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Django Unchained.

Quentin Blake is an illustrator and author best known for his work on Roald Dahl's books, including Matilda and The BFG.

Quentin Richardson is a former professional basketball player best known for playing with the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks.

Quentin McCracken is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Fictional characters named Quentin

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Quentin Coldwater is a fictional character from the novel series The Magicians by Lev Grossman. He is a young man who discovers that the magical world he read about as a child is real and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

Quentin Beck is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is a special effects artist who becomes the supervillain Mysterio, known for his illusions and deception against Spider-Man.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Quentin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Quentin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Quentin was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Quentin has ranked as high as #557 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Quentin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Quentin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Quentin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Quentin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 238 238 0
2024 321 321 0
2023 336 336 0
2022 420 420 0
2021 547 547 0
2020 528 528 0
2019 468 468 0
2018 519 519 0
2017 526 526 0
2016 635 635 0
2015 622 616 6
2014 624 619 5
2013 731 731 0
2012 630 630 0
2011 697 697 0
2010 714 714 0
2009 808 808 0
2008 811 811 0
2007 820 820 0
2006 881 881 0
2005 918 913 5
2004 919 914 5
2003 835 835 0
2002 784 778 6
2001 769 764 5
2000 872 872 0
1999 866 866 0
1998 1,052 1,052 0
1997 993 993 0
1996 965 965 0
1995 908 900 8
1994 718 718 0
1993 596 596 0
1992 647 647 0
1991 656 651 5
1990 729 729 0
1989 753 748 5
1988 778 770 8
1987 712 700 12
1986 640 633 7
1985 604 597 7
1984 616 602 14
1983 743 735 8
1982 644 639 5
1981 443 437 6
1980 478 470 8
1979 480 480 0
1978 473 467 6
1977 632 623 9
1976 529 521 8
1975 419 411 8
1974 337 337 0
1973 339 334 5
1972 351 344 7
1971 389 383 6
1970 417 412 5
1969 267 267 0
1968 176 176 0
1967 168 168 0
1966 165 160 5
1965 184 184 0
1964 238 238 0
1963 223 223 0
1962 139 139 0
1961 149 149 0
1960 126 126 0
1959 126 126 0
1958 137 137 0
1957 115 115 0
1956 136 136 0
1955 120 120 0
1954 132 132 0
1953 113 113 0
1952 130 130 0
1951 112 112 0
1950 121 121 0
1949 104 104 0
1948 118 118 0
1947 111 111 0
1946 118 118 0
1945 101 101 0
1944 119 119 0
1943 88 88 0
1942 109 109 0
1941 59 59 0
1940 56 56 0
1939 73 73 0
1938 61 61 0
1937 60 60 0
1936 56 56 0
1935 72 72 0
1934 69 69 0
1933 67 67 0
1932 76 76 0
1931 104 104 0
1930 108 108 0
1929 98 98 0
1928 107 107 0
1927 107 107 0
1926 104 104 0
1925 110 110 0
1924 188 188 0
1923 167 167 0
1922 161 161 0
1921 233 233 0
1920 337 337 0
1919 573 567 6
1918 480 480 0
1917 72 72 0
1916 53 53 0
1915 32 32 0
1914 28 28 0
1913 27 27 0
1912 22 22 0
1911 13 13 0
1910 13 13 0
1909 11 11 0
1908 10 10 0
1907 12 12 0
1905 8 8 0
1904 5 5 0
1900 5 5 0

Top States for Quentin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 37
14%
TX 23
9%
NY 21
8%
OH 17
6%
PA 17
6%
MO 15
6%
VA 13
5%
FL 12
5%
NC 11
4%
MI 10
4%
AZ 10
4%
MN 8
3%
GA 8
3%
IL 8
3%
SD 7
3%
WA 7
3%
MD 7
3%
IN 6
2%
KS 6
2%
CO 6
2%
SC 5
2%
NE 5
2%
LA 5
2%