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unisex name · Irish origin

Quinn

/ KWIN /
Unisex Irish 1 syllable
Meaning
Quinn means Descendant of Conn; chief (Irish).
Gender
Unisex
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
KWIN
Popularity
#467 boys · #97 girls (U.S. 2025)
Popularity of Quinn in the US, 1880–2025
1960198020002020

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.

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

  • Quin

Names like Quinn

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.

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.