Declining since 1997, #965 for boys today.
Popularity of Quentin since 1900
Babies named Quentin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Quentin's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 51 |
| 1910s | 1,307 |
| 1920s | 1,612 |
| 1930s | 746 |
| 1940s | 983 |
| 1950s | 1,242 |
| 1960s | 1,830 |
| 1970s | 4,312 |
| 1980s | 6,331 |
| 1990s | 8,117 |
| 2000s | 8,396 |
| 2010s | 6,155 |
| 2020s | 2,390 |
Meaning & origin
Quentin is a classic Latin-derived name with a clear meaning of 'fifth,' historically tied to birth order. It peaked in 1919 at rank 965, but has been falling in popularity since 1997. Currently, about 1 in 7,177 baby boys are named Quentin, making it a distinctive choice that is not overly common. The name has strong ties to states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky, where it has been most frequently used in recent decades. Its stable use over time and cross-cultural appeal give it a quiet, enduring quality.
Quentin derives from the Latin name Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus, meaning 'fifth.' It was traditionally given to the fifth child. The name was borne by a 3rd-century saint, Saint Quentin, who was martyred in Gaul and became the patron saint of locksmiths and tailors. The name gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest and has been used steadily in France and English-speaking countries.
Where Quentin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Quentin” around the world
Where Quentin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quent, Quin, Q
Sibling names for Quentin
Names that share Quentin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Olivia, Claire, Vivian, Grace, Nora, Sinclair, Toccara, Wendelyn, Lizzett, Yuvonne, Audine, Cybill, Dazhane, Quentina, Quinette, Racquelle
Brothers: Declan, Julian, Ethan, Liam, Ian, Cedrick, Garrick, Roosevelt, Lavonte, Rodrick, Quint, Quintrell, Crespin, Quintel, Warrick, Aldous, Quantavis, Que
Names like Quentin
Names whose popularity has moved with Quentin's over the last 50 years.
