Quill Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwil / /kwɪl/English; Latin
Meaning
English: from a quill pen; Latin: feather
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Quill' refers to a writing instrument made from a feather, historically used for writing. The Latin origin relates to 'penna,' meaning feather, emphasizing the connection to writing and creativity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Quillan
- Quillian
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quill was first seen in the United States in 2013. Quill has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Quill has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Quill (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 39 |