Declining since 2021, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Quinley since 2004
Babies named Quinley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 404 |
| 2020s | 347 |
Meaning & origin
Quinley is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2004, reaching its peak rank of 2,781 in 2021 before declining to rank 3,249 in 2025. At its peak, the name was given to approximately 1 in 29,000 newborns, but by 2025 the frequency had dropped to about 1 in 33,485. Quinley has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered use across the country. The name's -ley ending aligns with a broader trend of surname-style and invented names for girls, such as Finley and Paisley. Its trajectory since 2021 shows a falling pattern, suggesting it may remain an uncommon choice.
Quinley first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be derived from the Irish surname Quinley (an anglicized form of Ó Caoindealbháin), or it could be a feminine variant of names like Quinn or Quinlan, combined with the popular -ley suffix. Its use as a given name is rare and primarily American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quinn, Lee
Sibling names for Quinley
Names that share Quinley's style, for a brother or sister.
