Quinton Boy

Popularity: #639 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKWIN-ton / /ˈkwɪn.tən/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: fifth; English: from the fifth town

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Quinton is derived from the Latin word 'quintus,' meaning 'fifth.' It was originally used as a surname in England, indicating someone who lived near a place called Quinton. The name has gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Quinton has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Quin
  • Quinlan

International Variants

  • Quinto (Italian)
  • Quintin (French)

Famous people named Quinton

Quinton Tarantino is an American filmmaker known for his distinctive style and films such as 'Pulp Fiction.'.

Quinton Dunbar is an American football player who has played as a wide receiver in the NFL.

Quinton Jefferson is an American football defensive tackle who has played in the NFL.

Quinton Flowers is an American football player known for his time as a quarterback in college football.

Fictional characters named Quinton

Quinton is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda,' known for his role in various quests.

Quinton is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often portrayed as a humorous side character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Quinton was first seen in the United States in 1903. Quinton has ranked as high as #573 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Quinton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Quinton (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 25
11%
CA 17
7%
OH 16
7%
GA 15
6%
FL 13
5%
TN 12
5%
NY 12
5%
PA 12
5%
MO 10
4%
UT 10
4%
IL 10
4%
VA 10
4%
KS 10
4%
MN 8
3%
IA 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19035
19045
19069
19089
19097
19105
19119
191213
191316
191418
191523
191626
191737
1918147
1919152
1920130
1921103
192274
192364
192474
192565
192648
192752
192854
192928
193042
193130
193248
193348
193460
193539
193641
193738
193838
193943
194038
194140
194248
194357
194445
194539
194660
194756
194854
194961
195077
195163
195275
195355
195472
195585
195666
195782
195894
195997
1960123
1961118
1962120
1963171
1964191
1965149
1966142
1967104
1968133
1969144
1970180
1971156
1972132
1973169
1974161
1975190
1976246
1977269
1978221
1979262
1980269
1981306
1982413
1983645
1984565
1985543
1986495
1987517
1988521
1989702
1990852
1991734
1992670
1993647
1994842
1995860
1996871
1997839
1998804
1999695
2000688
2001647
2002620
2003645
2004529
2005559
2006555
2007561
2008597
2009516
2010531
2011479
2012497
2013480
2014491
2015465
2016456
2017508
2018462
2019382
2020376
2021373
2022335
2023302
2024296