Quintin Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KWIN-tin //ˈkwɪn.tɪn//
Origin: Latin; Old French
Meaning: Latin: fifth; Old French: the fifth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Quintin has its roots in the Latin name "Quintinus," which is derived from "quintus," meaning "fifth." This etymological lineage reflects a common practice in ancient Rome of naming children based on their birth order, with "quintus" specifically denoting the fifth child in a family. The name transitioned into Old French as "Quentin," before being adopted into Middle English, where it appeared as "Quintin" or "Quinton." This evolution illustrates the linguistic shifts that occurred as the name moved through various cultures and languages, ultimately finding its place in English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Quintin is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Quentin, a Christian martyr who is believed to have died in the late 3rd century. His veneration became significant in the medieval period, particularly in France, where numerous churches and towns were named in his honor.
The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Latin Vulgate Bible and its subsequent translations, which helped to spread Christian names across Europe. By the Middle Ages, the name was well established in various forms, including "Quentin" and "Quintin," particularly in regions influenced by both Latin and French culture.
Culturally, the name Quintin has been associated with themes of strength and resilience, likely stemming from its historical connections to saints and martyrs. The name's enduring presence in literature and art, as well as its use in various religious contexts, has contributed to its lasting significance.
Additionally, the diminutive form "Quin" has emerged in some cultures, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage. Overall, the name Quintin embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural resonance, marking its place in the historical narrative of names.
Famous people named Quintin
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Quintin Tarantino is a filmmaker best known for Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Django Unchained.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quintin was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Quintin has ranked as high as #1073 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Quintin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Quintin 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 Quintin 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 Quintin.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 2024 | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| 2023 | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 2022 | 141 | 141 | 0 |
| 2021 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 2020 | 166 | 166 | 0 |
| 2019 | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| 2018 | 162 | 162 | 0 |
| 2017 | 194 | 194 | 0 |
| 2016 | 182 | 182 | 0 |
| 2015 | 220 | 220 | 0 |
| 2014 | 221 | 221 | 0 |
| 2013 | 251 | 251 | 0 |
| 2012 | 275 | 275 | 0 |
| 2011 | 271 | 271 | 0 |
| 2010 | 279 | 279 | 0 |
| 2009 | 325 | 325 | 0 |
| 2008 | 349 | 349 | 0 |
| 2007 | 351 | 351 | 0 |
| 2006 | 356 | 356 | 0 |
| 2005 | 379 | 379 | 0 |
| 2004 | 401 | 401 | 0 |
| 2003 | 344 | 344 | 0 |
| 2002 | 314 | 314 | 0 |
| 2001 | 345 | 345 | 0 |
| 2000 | 361 | 361 | 0 |
| 1999 | 355 | 355 | 0 |
| 1998 | 370 | 370 | 0 |
| 1997 | 405 | 405 | 0 |
| 1996 | 355 | 355 | 0 |
| 1995 | 389 | 389 | 0 |
| 1994 | 302 | 302 | 0 |
| 1993 | 252 | 252 | 0 |
| 1992 | 308 | 308 | 0 |
| 1991 | 353 | 353 | 0 |
| 1990 | 382 | 382 | 0 |
| 1989 | 287 | 287 | 0 |
| 1988 | 288 | 281 | 7 |
| 1987 | 274 | 274 | 0 |
| 1986 | 217 | 217 | 0 |
| 1985 | 255 | 255 | 0 |
| 1984 | 277 | 277 | 0 |
| 1983 | 246 | 246 | 0 |
| 1982 | 207 | 207 | 0 |
| 1981 | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| 1980 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 1979 | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 1978 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1977 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1976 | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| 1975 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1974 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1973 | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 1972 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1971 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1970 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1969 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1968 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1967 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 1966 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1965 | 156 | 156 | 0 |
| 1964 | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| 1963 | 213 | 213 | 0 |
| 1962 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 1961 | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| 1960 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 1959 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1958 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 1957 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1956 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 1955 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 1954 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1953 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1952 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1951 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1950 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1948 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1947 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1945 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1944 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1943 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1941 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1940 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1938 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1936 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1934 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1933 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1932 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1931 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1930 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1929 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1928 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1927 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1926 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1925 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1924 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1923 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1922 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1921 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1920 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1919 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1918 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1917 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1915 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1912 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Quintin (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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| IN | 5 |