Quinn Unisex

Popularity: #94 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kwin //kwɪn//

Origin: Irish; Latin

Meaning: Irish: 'wisdom'; Latin: 'fifth'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Quinn has its origins in the Irish surname "Ó Cuinn," which means "descendant of Conn." The name Conn itself is derived from the Old Irish word "con," meaning "wisdom" or "intelligence." This etymological journey traces back to the Gaelic language, which has been spoken in Ireland since at least the 5th century. The surname was historically associated with various notable figures in Irish history, including several kings and warriors, which contributed to its prominence in Irish culture.

Throughout the centuries, the name Quinn transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly gaining traction in the 20th century. It is often linked to the legendary figure of Conn of the Hundred Battles, a semi-mythical king of Ulster, who is celebrated in various Irish tales and folklore.

The name's association with nobility and strength has helped it endure in cultural memory. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and genealogies, further solidifying its significance in Irish heritage.

Culturally, Quinn has resonated within both Irish and broader Celtic traditions, often symbolizing intelligence and leadership. The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with variations appearing in other languages.

In some contexts, diminutive forms like "Quin" have emerged, though the full name remains the most recognized. The enduring legacy of Quinn reflects its deep roots in Irish history and its symbolic associations with wisdom and nobility.

Famous people named Quinn

In this section, you will find notable people named Quinn. 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 Quinn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Quinn Cummings is an actress and author best known for The Goodbye Girl, Family, and her role in the film The Last Starfighter.

Quinn Shephard is an actress and filmmaker best known for Blame, and her work in the film The Edge of Seventeen.

Quinn Sullivan is a musician and guitarist best known for his work with Buddy Guy and his albums such as Midnight Highway.

Fictional characters named Quinn

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Quinn Fabray is a fictional character from the TV series Glee. She is a high school cheerleader who experiences significant personal growth throughout the series.

Quinn is a fictional character from the comic book series The Sandman. They are a member of the Endless, representing the concept of dreams and storytelling.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Quinn, 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 Quinn. 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 Quinn was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Quinn has ranked as high as #143 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Quinn 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 Quinn 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 Quinn.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,297 663 2,634
2024 3,318 618 2,700
2023 3,542 686 2,856
2022 3,804 701 3,103
2021 3,966 765 3,201
2020 3,754 676 3,078
2019 3,988 780 3,208
2018 4,226 836 3,390
2017 4,505 908 3,597
2016 4,698 1,049 3,649
2015 4,044 949 3,095
2014 3,432 878 2,554
2013 3,536 883 2,653
2012 3,096 986 2,110
2011 2,822 1,130 1,692
2010 2,516 1,237 1,279
2009 1,970 1,340 630
2008 1,816 1,217 599
2007 1,843 1,320 523
2006 1,779 1,233 546
2005 1,492 1,085 407
2004 1,436 1,035 401
2003 1,467 1,073 394
2002 1,250 914 336
2001 1,244 938 306
2000 1,234 937 297
1999 1,325 991 334
1998 1,098 816 282
1997 1,115 909 206
1996 985 791 194
1995 806 605 201
1994 752 592 160
1993 681 550 131
1992 596 487 109
1991 584 476 108
1990 459 363 96
1989 439 361 78
1988 360 267 93
1987 351 269 82
1986 315 241 74
1985 252 172 80
1984 280 179 101
1983 271 176 95
1982 331 190 141
1981 284 187 97
1980 322 218 104
1979 363 217 146
1978 230 164 66
1977 155 147 8
1976 163 141 22
1975 169 153 16
1974 173 162 11
1973 136 136 0
1972 129 117 12
1971 171 148 23
1970 184 162 22
1969 138 115 23
1968 137 115 22
1967 152 135 17
1966 134 110 24
1965 122 105 17
1964 134 120 14
1963 121 100 21
1962 71 65 6
1961 79 67 12
1960 74 67 7
1959 56 56 0
1958 45 45 0
1957 62 57 5
1956 42 42 0
1955 29 29 0
1954 26 26 0
1953 22 22 0
1952 17 17 0
1951 27 27 0
1950 26 26 0
1949 12 12 0
1948 27 22 5
1947 24 24 0
1946 13 13 0
1945 13 13 0
1944 9 9 0
1943 11 11 0
1942 19 19 0
1941 11 11 0
1940 11 11 0
1939 8 8 0
1938 8 8 0
1937 10 10 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 17 17 0
1934 8 8 0
1933 7 7 0
1932 14 14 0
1931 10 10 0
1930 15 15 0
1929 12 12 0
1928 15 15 0
1927 8 8 0
1926 6 6 0
1925 9 9 0
1924 9 9 0
1923 9 9 0
1922 12 12 0
1921 20 20 0
1920 12 12 0
1919 12 12 0
1918 12 12 0
1917 12 12 0
1916 13 13 0
1915 8 8 0

Top States for Quinn (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 266
8%
TX 219
7%
NY 202
6%
OH 183
6%
PA 181
6%
IL 159
5%
FL 128
4%
MI 124
4%
MA 114
4%
MN 109
3%
NJ 103
3%
WI 93
3%
VA 91
3%
CO 90
3%
WA 86
3%
NC 85
3%
MO 76
2%
MD 72
2%
IN 72
2%
UT 61
2%
IA 61
2%
CT 55
2%
GA 54
2%
TN 48
1%
KS 47
1%
AZ 44
1%
OR 42
1%
NE 40
1%
SC 34
1%
KY 32
1%
NV 31
1%
OK 28
1%
ME 24
1%
ID 21
1%
MT 18
1%
VT 16
0%
NH 16
0%
LA 16
0%
ND 15
0%
SD 14
0%
WV 14
0%
AL 13
0%
RI 13
0%
DC 9
0%
DE 9
0%
HI 9
0%
MS 9
0%
AR 6
0%