Declining since 2020, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Quill since 2013
Babies named Quill per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 173 |
| 2020s | 247 |
Meaning & origin
Quill is a modern word name that first appeared on U.S. records in 2013. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, and has since been gradually declining, as indicated by its falling trajectory since 2020. In 2025, the name ranked 3,314th with a frequency of 1 in 48,802 births. While still rare, Quill has modest use in California, the only top state for the name. Its appeal lies in its literary association and concise, distinctive sound.
Quill is an English word name derived from the old English 'quille' meaning a feather used for writing. It emerged as a given name in the early 2000s, part of a trend of literary and nature-inspired word names. The name has been in use for boys in the United States since 2013.
Where Quill is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Quill
Names that share Quill's style, for a brother or sister.
