Quinn
Quinn first appears in US records in 1948. It peaked in 2016, when 3,649 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,634.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Quinn popular?
Rising Quinn has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 17,572 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27,227 | |
| 2000s | 4,439 | |
| 1990s | 1,821 | |
| 1980s | 945 | |
| 1970s | 326 | |
| 1960s | 163 | |
| 1950s | 5 | |
| 1940s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Quinn mean?
Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, “descendant of Conn,” with Conn carrying the sense of “chief” or “wisdom.”
Variants & spellings
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn means Descendant of Conn; chief. Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, “descendant of Conn,” with Conn carrying the sense of “chief” or “wisdom.”
What is the origin of the name Quinn?
Quinn is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Quinn?
Quinn is pronounced “KWIN.”
Is Quinn a boy or a girl name?
Quinn is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Quinn a popular name right now?
Quinn has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Quinn?
In 2025, Quinn ranked #467 among boys’ and #97 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Quinn most popular?
Quinn was most popular in 2016, when about 3,649 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Quinn?
Names similar to Quinn include Rowan, Riley, Finley, Sage.
What names go well with Quinn?
Irish names that pair well with Quinn include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.