Quincy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKWIN-see / /ˈkwɪn.si/Latin; Old French
Meaning
Latin: fifth; Old French: estate or property
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Quincy has roots in Latin, where it means 'fifth', often used to denote the fifth child in a family. It became popular in medieval France as a surname, derived from a place name. Quincy has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United States. The name is associated with several notable figures and has a historical connection to the city of Quincy in Massachusetts.
Trend Summary
Quincy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Quin
- Quincey
International Variants
- Quincy (English)
- Quinzy (French)
Famous people named Quincy
Quincy Jones is an acclaimed American music producer and composer known for his work in the music industry.
Quincy Carter is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the NFL.
Quincy Acy is a professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.
Fictional characters named Quincy
Quincy Morris is a character in Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula', known as one of the vampire hunters.
Quincy Magoo is a character from the animated series 'Mr. Magoo', known for his comedic misadventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quincy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Quincy has ranked as high as #546 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Quincy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Quincy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 38 | |
| TX | 33 | |
| NY | 26 | |
| MI | 17 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| GA | 16 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| PA | 14 | |
| IN | 13 | |
| WA | 13 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| MN | 12 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| AL | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 17 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 25 |
| 1911 | 19 |
| 1912 | 31 |
| 1913 | 23 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 37 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1918 | 39 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1920 | 44 |
| 1921 | 53 |
| 1922 | 40 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 43 |
| 1925 | 43 |
| 1926 | 38 |
| 1927 | 57 |
| 1928 | 51 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1931 | 40 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 32 |
| 1937 | 37 |
| 1938 | 37 |
| 1939 | 39 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1943 | 47 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1947 | 64 |
| 1948 | 48 |
| 1949 | 57 |
| 1950 | 47 |
| 1951 | 49 |
| 1952 | 52 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1954 | 62 |
| 1955 | 65 |
| 1956 | 58 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 49 |
| 1959 | 65 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1961 | 83 |
| 1962 | 65 |
| 1963 | 71 |
| 1964 | 83 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1966 | 71 |
| 1967 | 81 |
| 1968 | 92 |
| 1969 | 100 |
| 1970 | 160 |
| 1971 | 218 |
| 1972 | 339 |
| 1973 | 321 |
| 1974 | 417 |
| 1975 | 483 |
| 1976 | 586 |
| 1977 | 716 |
| 1978 | 628 |
| 1979 | 582 |
| 1980 | 529 |
| 1981 | 439 |
| 1982 | 421 |
| 1983 | 363 |
| 1984 | 352 |
| 1985 | 327 |
| 1986 | 350 |
| 1987 | 281 |
| 1988 | 274 |
| 1989 | 334 |
| 1990 | 382 |
| 1991 | 409 |
| 1992 | 400 |
| 1993 | 505 |
| 1994 | 460 |
| 1995 | 455 |
| 1996 | 437 |
| 1997 | 381 |
| 1998 | 342 |
| 1999 | 419 |
| 2000 | 451 |
| 2001 | 562 |
| 2002 | 580 |
| 2003 | 548 |
| 2004 | 538 |
| 2005 | 547 |
| 2006 | 530 |
| 2007 | 537 |
| 2008 | 529 |
| 2009 | 515 |
| 2010 | 485 |
| 2011 | 414 |
| 2012 | 386 |
| 2013 | 421 |
| 2014 | 423 |
| 2015 | 457 |
| 2016 | 476 |
| 2017 | 435 |
| 2018 | 432 |
| 2019 | 469 |
| 2020 | 452 |
| 2021 | 437 |
| 2022 | 411 |
| 2023 | 404 |
| 2024 | 392 |