Holding steady.
Popularity of Quenten since 1918
Babies named Quenten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 223 |
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Quenten is a variant spelling of the classic name Quentin, which has Latin origins meaning 'fifth'. This spelling variation has never been widely popular; in 2025 it did not rank in the top 1000 names for boys. Its peak year of use was 2002, and it has shown a stable trajectory since. The name was first recorded in 1918, but its usage has remained very low throughout the century. Quenten shares its stylistic roots with other Q-starting variants like Quinton and Quinten, and it appeals to parents seeking an uncommon twist on a traditional name.
Quenten is a variant spelling of Quentin, which itself comes from the Latin name Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus, meaning 'fifth'. The name was borne by a 3rd-century Christian saint, Saint Quentin, who was martyred in Gaul. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and has been used consistently since the Middle Ages, with various spellings emerging over time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quen, Quent, Ten
Sibling names for Quenten
Names that share Quenten's style, for a brother or sister.
