Declining since 1995, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Quenton since 1917
Babies named Quenton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 111 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 60 |
| 1950s | 96 |
| 1960s | 185 |
| 1970s | 354 |
| 1980s | 536 |
| 1990s | 821 |
| 2000s | 562 |
| 2010s | 263 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Quenton is a spelling variant of the classic name Quentin, which has deep roots in Latin and Christian history. While Quentin itself has enjoyed moderate, steady usage, the Quenton spelling emerged later and saw its highest popularity in 1990, when it ranked 7,194th. Since 1995, its usage has been falling. In 2025, the name remained rare, occurring in about 1 in 155,280 male births. Quenton has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its widespread but infrequent use. Parents who opt for this spelling often appreciate the familiar sound of Quentin with a distinctive visual twist.
Quenton is a variant spelling of Quentin, which derives from the Latin name Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus meaning 'fifth'. The name was borne by a 3rd-century Christian saint in Gaul, and later became common in medieval England. The spelling Quenton emerged in the United States as an alternate form, particularly in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quen, Quent
Sibling names for Quenton
Names that share Quenton's style, for a brother or sister.
