Is Quincy a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Quincy is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Quincy?

It’s currently ranked #570 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Quincy?

KWIN-see · IPA: //ˈkwɪn.si//

Quincy Unisex

Popularity: #570 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Quinzy Quinette

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

Quinlan Quin Quade Quinby Quinley

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)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	38	11%
TX	33	10%
NY	26	8%
FL	17	5%
MI	17	5%
GA	16	5%
PA	14	4%
IL	14	4%
WA	13	4%
IN	13	4%
MN	12	4%
OH	12	4%
NC	9	3%
VA	9	3%
OK	8	2%

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