Holding steady, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Quincey since 1913
Babies named Quincey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Quincey's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 20 |
| 1920s | 0 | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 | 17 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 40 |
| 1960s | 11 | 79 |
| 1970s | 0 | 295 |
| 1980s | 22 | 242 |
| 1990s | 176 | 336 |
| 2000s | 183 | 413 |
| 2010s | 241 | 314 |
| 2020s | 153 | 149 |
Meaning & origin
The name Quincey, a variant of the more common Quincy, has been in occasional use in the United States since 1913. It peaked in 1976, ranking 4,396 nationally, and continues to see steady, if rare, use. With a ratio of 1 in 74,264 newborns, it remains an uncommon choice. Quincey has never been strongly associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered adoption. Its unisex appeal fits a modern trend, though it leans slightly masculine. The name's Norman surname origin, from the Latin 'fifth', gives it a numerical significance much like its cousin Quincy, but with a spelling that adds a softer, more distinctive touch. Overall, Quincey offers a balanced, understated option for parents seeking a name with historical roots and a quiet, enduring presence.
Quincey is a variant of the surname Quincy, which originated in France as a Norman baronial name from the place name Quincy. The place name derives from the Latin personal name Quintus, meaning 'fifth', often given to a fifth child. The surname was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later evolved into a given name, sometimes used for girls as well as boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quin, Quinn, Cey
Variants: Quincy
Sibling names for Quincey
Names that share Quincey's style, for a brother or sister.
