Quintin Boy
Pronunciation
KWIN-tin / /ˈkwɪn.tɪn/
Origin(s)
Meaning
Latin: fifth; English: variant of Quentin
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, Quintin derives from 'Quintinus', meaning 'fifth', often used for the fifth-born child. In English, it is a variant of Quentin, which has been used since the Middle Ages, reflecting a tradition of naming children based on birth order.
International Variants
Famous People
- Quintin Tarantino — filmmaker
- Quintin Smith — author
Fictional Characters
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quintin was first seen in the United States in 1912. Quintin has ranked as high as #860 nationally which occurred in 1997 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Quintin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Quintin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 40 |
| 1920 | 40 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 39 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 53 |
| 1956 | 78 |
| 1957 | 103 |
| 1958 | 82 |
| 1959 | 96 |
| 1960 | 134 |
| 1961 | 176 |
| 1962 | 148 |
| 1963 | 213 |
| 1964 | 211 |
| 1965 | 156 |
| 1966 | 132 |
| 1967 | 107 |
| 1968 | 69 |
| 1969 | 67 |
| 1970 | 77 |
| 1971 | 59 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 74 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 62 |
| 1976 | 102 |
| 1977 | 97 |
| 1978 | 103 |
| 1979 | 108 |
| 1980 | 117 |
| 1981 | 115 |
| 1982 | 207 |
| 1983 | 246 |
| 1984 | 277 |
| 1985 | 255 |
| 1986 | 217 |
| 1987 | 274 |
| 1988 | 281 |
| 1989 | 287 |
| 1990 | 382 |
| 1991 | 353 |
| 1992 | 308 |
| 1993 | 252 |
| 1994 | 302 |
| 1995 | 389 |
| 1996 | 355 |
| 1997 | 405 |
| 1998 | 370 |
| 1999 | 355 |
| 2000 | 361 |
| 2001 | 345 |
| 2002 | 314 |
| 2003 | 344 |
| 2004 | 401 |
| 2005 | 379 |
| 2006 | 356 |
| 2007 | 351 |
| 2008 | 349 |
| 2009 | 325 |
| 2010 | 279 |
| 2011 | 271 |
| 2012 | 275 |
| 2013 | 251 |
| 2014 | 221 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2018 | 160 |
| 2019 | 163 |
| 2020 | 166 |
| 2021 | 135 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2024 | 112 |