Quinton Boy
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
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 25 | |
CA | 17 | |
OH | 16 | |
GA | 15 | |
FL | 13 | |
TN | 12 | |
NY | 12 | |
PA | 12 | |
MO | 10 | |
UT | 10 | |
IL | 10 | |
VA | 10 | |
KS | 10 | |
MN | 8 | |
IA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1903 | 5 |
1904 | 5 |
1906 | 9 |
1908 | 9 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 13 |
1913 | 16 |
1914 | 18 |
1915 | 23 |
1916 | 26 |
1917 | 37 |
1918 | 147 |
1919 | 152 |
1920 | 130 |
1921 | 103 |
1922 | 74 |
1923 | 64 |
1924 | 74 |
1925 | 65 |
1926 | 48 |
1927 | 52 |
1928 | 54 |
1929 | 28 |
1930 | 42 |
1931 | 30 |
1932 | 48 |
1933 | 48 |
1934 | 60 |
1935 | 39 |
1936 | 41 |
1937 | 38 |
1938 | 38 |
1939 | 43 |
1940 | 38 |
1941 | 40 |
1942 | 48 |
1943 | 57 |
1944 | 45 |
1945 | 39 |
1946 | 60 |
1947 | 56 |
1948 | 54 |
1949 | 61 |
1950 | 77 |
1951 | 63 |
1952 | 75 |
1953 | 55 |
1954 | 72 |
1955 | 85 |
1956 | 66 |
1957 | 82 |
1958 | 94 |
1959 | 97 |
1960 | 123 |
1961 | 118 |
1962 | 120 |
1963 | 171 |
1964 | 191 |
1965 | 149 |
1966 | 142 |
1967 | 104 |
1968 | 133 |
1969 | 144 |
1970 | 180 |
1971 | 156 |
1972 | 132 |
1973 | 169 |
1974 | 161 |
1975 | 190 |
1976 | 246 |
1977 | 269 |
1978 | 221 |
1979 | 262 |
1980 | 269 |
1981 | 306 |
1982 | 413 |
1983 | 645 |
1984 | 565 |
1985 | 543 |
1986 | 495 |
1987 | 517 |
1988 | 521 |
1989 | 702 |
1990 | 852 |
1991 | 734 |
1992 | 670 |
1993 | 647 |
1994 | 842 |
1995 | 860 |
1996 | 871 |
1997 | 839 |
1998 | 804 |
1999 | 695 |
2000 | 688 |
2001 | 647 |
2002 | 620 |
2003 | 645 |
2004 | 529 |
2005 | 559 |
2006 | 555 |
2007 | 561 |
2008 | 597 |
2009 | 516 |
2010 | 531 |
2011 | 479 |
2012 | 497 |
2013 | 480 |
2014 | 491 |
2015 | 465 |
2016 | 456 |
2017 | 508 |
2018 | 462 |
2019 | 382 |
2020 | 376 |
2021 | 373 |
2022 | 335 |
2023 | 302 |
2024 | 296 |