Quintin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKWIN-tin / /ˈkwɪn.tɪn/Latin; Old French
Meaning
Latin: fifth; Old French: the fifth
Historical & Cultural Background
Quintin is derived from the Latin name 'Quintinus', which means 'the fifth'. It was traditionally given to the fifth-born child in a family. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, particularly in Europe. In the Middle Ages, it became popular in France and England.
Trend Summary
Quintin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Quinton
- Quintyn
International Variants
- Quentin (French)
- Quinto (Italian)
- Quintus (Latin)
Famous people named Quintin
Quintin Tarantino is an acclaimed American filmmaker known for his unique storytelling style and films such as 'Pulp Fiction'.
Quintin de Kock is a South African cricketer who has represented his country in international competitions.
Fictional characters named Quintin
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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 California, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, and New York. 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 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WI | 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 |