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Quinn

KWIN · Of uncertain meaning; possibly derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom').

2025 rank (girls)
#97
Babies named in 2025
2,634
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 610 girls
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Rising since 1986

Rising since 1986, #97 for girls today.

Popularity of Quinn since 1915

Babies named Quinn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1.2k2.4k3.6k192019602000Most births 2016GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1910s057
1920s0112
1930s0108
1940s5145
1950s5347
1960s163999
1970s3261,547
1980s9452,260
1990s1,8216,580
2000s4,43911,092
2010s27,2279,636
2020s17,5724,109

Meaning & origin

Quinn has steadily gained favor as a unisex given name, particularly since the 1980s. First recorded in 1948, it reached its peak popularity in 2017 and remains in the top 100 as of 2025, where it ranks 97th with a rate of 1-in-610 births. The name has been rising consistently since 1986, crossing into more widespread use. Geographically, Quinn is most popular in the states of Wyoming, Vermont, and Montana, indicating a strong preference in the Mountain West and New England. Its Irish surname roots give it a sturdy, one-syllable sound that appeals to parents seeking a name that feels both modern and traditional. While originally a masculine surname, Quinn's adoption as a first name for girls accelerated in the late 20th century, contributing to its current balanced unisex profile. The lack of a clear ancient meaning does not diminish its appeal; instead, the name's brevity and strong consonant ending make it a versatile choice.

Quinn originated as an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn.' The personal name Conn may derive from a word meaning 'chief' or 'intellect.' The surname was historically common in counties Tyrone, Clare, and Longford. As a given name, Quinn was rarely used before the mid-20th century, but began to rise in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly for girls. Its modern unisex appeal is often attributed to popular culture, though specific references are uncertain.

Where Quinn is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Quinn” around the world

Where Quinn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • Ireland

    27

    babies in 2025

  • New Zealand

    #87

    in 2025

  • Quebec

    5

    babies in 2025

Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Q

Variants: Quin, Quinne

Sibling names for Quinn

Names that share Quinn's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maeve, Blair, Reagan, Sloane, Piper, Aria, Avery, Brynlee, Brynn, Cassidy, Delaney, Harper, Kenzie, Madilyn, Morgan, Paisley, Payton, Peyton, Riley, Robyn, Afton, Ainsley, Andie, Arden, Berkley, Brie, Brook, Bryn, Caidence, Campbell, Camryn, Clarke, Collins, Darby, Devyn, Ellery, Emeri, Emory, Evyn, Fallon, Holland, Joslyn, Kasey, Kennedi, Laine, Landry, Lexie, Marlowe, Maven, Mccall, Mckenna, Mckinley, Merritt, Murphy, Rayne, Reilly, Saylor, Scout, Shay, Sheridan, Skylar, Sloan, Talyn, Tatum, Adilyn, Alyx, Ashby, Atlee, Atley, Aubry, Avarie, Avary, Bayley, Berkeley, Caeli, Carrigan, Carrington, Chaney, Delany, Devine, Drue, Ellington, Greer, Halston, Hartley, Hollyn, Jorie, Journi, Kennadi, Kinsleigh, Kollyns, Larkin, Lexis, Lindley, Lynden, Malory, Paizley, Parris, Pyper, Ragan, Reegan, Rhyan, Ripley, Rooney, Rori, Rowyn, Saydee, Taegan, Teegan, Ainsleigh, Alayne, Alley, Amery, Any, Aubryn, Averey, Avrey, Avyn, Bergen, Bradie, Brette, Brinn, Caelin, Cassady, Chavy, Dacey, Dailey, Dalaney, Daley, Ellasyn, Embree, Embry, Emersynn, Emmery, Falyn, Farren, Faryn, Grier, Journii, Kaedence, Kaleen, Kenedi, Kenedy, Kennedee, Khole, Kiely, Kindle, Klee, Lenyx, Logann, Londen, Lyndall, Maddyn, Malon, Malone, Mayce, Mc, Mccartney, Mckena, Morganne, Morgyn, Nataley, Neeley, Payge, Quinlyn, Raegen, Ragen, Ramey, Reaghan, Reiley, Renn, Rielly, Rogue, Rowynn, Ryli, Rynn, Sayge, Selby, Skyelar, Swayze, Tailor, Tatem, Tyne, Addley, Aigner, Aubriel, Bre, Brennyn, Breslin, Brooklinn, Calais, Cambell, Camber, Carlise, Carmyn, Casidy, Cassidee, Cassity, Chae, Cheney, Chenille, Connelly, Corryn, Cydne, Daly, Davine, Emberley, Emrey, Evynn, Finleigh, Frankee, Hennessey, Joplin, Josselin, Kassady, Keilin, Kelleigh, Kirbie, Kloey, Lexey, Lexine, Lindzy, Lundon, Lynnox, Marce, Murphie, Nealy, Paisly, Perris, Pieper, Quana, Quincee, Quinci, Quincie, Quinlee, Quinley, Quinlynn, Quynn, Raileigh, Raygan, Reagen, Reilley, Remmie, Rhegan, Rieley, Riely, Roslin, Rox, Ryen, Ryn, Savvy, Saydi, Sayre, Schylar, Sidni, Sidnie, Sigourney, Skiler, Tayen, Tenlee, Tris, Xin, Aubrynn, Devaney, Emeryn, Emmersen, Paytan, Abrey, Aftan, Allix, Alonnah, Alonnie, Aubrii, Avarey, Avree, Ayslin, Beckley, Brean, Cagney, Delainy, Demri, Devri, Devynne, Elsey, Erryn, Evanee, Hatley, Indee, Infantof, Jaxie, Jordane, Jury, Karmon, Kaysey, Kelsa, Kenidy, Kennidee, Khalie, Kinslei, Kinzi, Knightley, Knoelle, Lennan, Lenzi, Londin, Lunden, Macklyn, Mairyn, Maitland, Marloe, Massey, Meritt, Nielle, Paisli, Phallon, Phinley, Portland, Quenna, Quinette, Quinne, Reagann, Rease, Rechy, Remii, Rhaelynn, Rilley, Saije, Schae, Skyeler, Storey, Tagan, Taitum, Taydem, Trivia, Wakely

Brothers: Finn, Declan, Brady, Cole, Reid, Bennett, Blaine, Brody, Cade, Carey, Carson, Casey, Cash, Colt, Cooper, Dylan, Ellis, Gage, Hunter, Kayden, Liam, Lincoln, Logan, Lyle, Myles, Nash, Nolan, Parker, Sawyer, Skyler, Tate, Weston, Baron, Beckett, Boston, Brecken, Briggs, Britton, Bronson, Cael, Calder, Callahan, Case, Cayden, Channing, Chaz, Coleman, Colson, Cort, Crew, Crosby, Cullen, Dane, Dawson, Daxton, Dyson, Finnley, Flynn, Ford, Grady, Gray, Grey, Hayes, Houston, Huxley, Jax, Jaxen, Jennings, Jensen, Jett, Jones, Kade, Kane, Karson, Kellan, Kellen, Kendrick, Kenyon, Kiefer, Killian, Kye, Kyler, Lane, Layne, Madden, Mccoy, Merrick, Nixon, Penn, Pierce, Princeton, Quenton, Quinton, Remington, Riggs, Rion, Rowen, Ryden, Sullivan, Thatcher, Tillman, Tobin, Torrey, Tory, Tre, Valen, Walker, Wells, Aaden, Arrow, Auston, Avion, Blaize, Brannon, Brayton, Breon, Brighton, Broc, Cadyn, Caeden, Canon, Cayce, Chancellor, Cj, Conley, Copeland, Corben, Corbett, Corby, Corwin, Curry, Dash, Daxon, Decker, Derian, Devlin, Dru, Dutton, Dyllan, Eason, Ethyn, Gauge, Granger, Graydon, Greysen, Griffen, Heston, Iverson, Jakoby, Jaxxon, Jayse, Jet, Kase, Kayne, Keller, Kemper, Kipp, Kobie, Kolt, Korben, Kylar, Kylin, Larson, Ledger, Lenox, Leyton, Linkin, Logen, Maddex, Maddux, Mavrick, Mckay, Morrison, Parks, Patton, Pearce, Pearson, Perrin, Pierson, Quade, Quin, Reynolds, Rhodes, Rhyder, Rider, Riker, Robinson, Rockwell, Rogan, Rush, Ryne, Ryon, Sanders, Saxon, Schuyler, Shaw, Skylor, Slater, Stratton, Terran, Thane, Thayne, Torre, Townes, Tully, Tyce, Usher, Wayde, Westen, Whit, Xaiden, Aaric, Ahren, Arsen, Aydon, Banx, Bayler, Baylon, Becket, Bodee, Bowden, Brack, Brinton, Brit, Brix, Broadus, Bryceson, Brylen, Buckley, Cadin, Cainen, Caldwell, Camerin, Canton, Caston, Caydin, Chancelor, Chanse, Chapman, Cheston, Cheyne, Cobey, Cobi, Cobie, Coulson, Coulter, Criss, Cutler, Cuyler, Danner, Dawsen, Derin, Dillin, Donovon, Dreux, Duffy, Eddison, Evann, Findley, Garin, Graden, Harvard, Hawkins, Hinton, Holdyn, Hudsen, Hunner, Huxton, Janson, Julyan, Kaedin, Kaidan, Kamdon, Kanen, Keeton, Kessler, Khayden, Kincaid, Kramer, Kyrian, Lain, Lander, Lantz, Latham, Layten, Lean, Lennix, Locke, Maclin, Maddax, Madix, Mattix, Mcclain, Nathyn, Nylan, Olsen, Pacey, Parish, Patterson, Paxon, Quaid, Quay, Quint, Quintrell, Reeve, Reily, Remmington, Renner, Renny, Rexton, Rhyatt, Rigby, Riggin, Ripp, Roark, Rollins, Rowe, Ruston, Rydell, Ryett, Sayer, Seeley, Sevin, Sheppard, Slate, Stiles, Stryder, Styles, Taggart, Tait, Taner, Tayte, Terrick, Townsend, Trinton, Trustin, Tyrrell, Weaver, Weylin, Whitaker, Whitman, Wrigley, Wylee, Wynston, Airon, Armour, Ashden, Ashdon, Astin, Avid, Axten, Bain, Becker, Bohden, Braelen, Braycen, Brayn, Brewster, Brick, Brixon, Cabe, Cabot, Cannen, Cardin, Cayne, Chapin, Chasten, Chayne, Chaze, Chett, Cinch, Cobain, Coburn, Cohan, Coleston, Court, Covey, Cowen, Dak, Deakin, Deckard, Dekker, Eaden, Emrick, Espn, Everson, Fields, Foxx, Geddy, Gotham, Grantham, Grayling, Griffey, Griffon, Griffyn, Hawken, Hodges, Holston, Hutchinson, Hyde, Isaic, Jackston, Jager, Jaggar, Jaki, Jourden, Kaelon, Kailand, Kailor, Kannen, Kasch, Kaydn, Kaynan, Keen, Khaden, Kindred, Kinney, Korver, Koven, Koy, Kyce, Layke, Leyland, Linkon, Luken, Luxton, Macaulay, Macauley, Maclan, Maguire, Majour, Mal, Maveryck, Maveryk, Mavryk, Mclain, Merrik, Moxon, Myers, Nashton, Obryan, Osten, Perrion, Pike, Pruitt, Quillan, Quintan, Quintel, Raife, Rece, Rein, Rennick, Reyn, Rigdon, Riggins, Roc, Romney, Rorey, Roth, Roye, Rucker, Sadler, Saunders, Schneider, Schyler, Sender, Sher, Slayde, Stokes, Swade, Syd, Taden, Tilden, Traver, Travers, Trayce, Treyce, Tuck, Vayden, Winn, Wyatte, Wyeth, Zakk, Zerek, Zyden, Asheton, Brentin, Brigg, Briggston, Caid, Camp, Carrson, Castin, Daiton, Deaken, Lynkin, Macrae, Quintell, Tag, Tank, Acelin, Aceton, Aldyn, Axeton, Bairon, Barkon, Bash, Bex, Boen, Bohannon, Bolton, Bonham, Bowdy, Bradden, Brenner, Breven, Brittian, Brixten, Buchanan, Cable, Cadan, Caide, Calihan, Cashe, Cayton, Channin, Chantry, Chasin, Chasyn, Chez, Clarkson, Coben, Cohl, Coner, Connery, Couper, Crews, Croy, Daxter, Dempsy, Deylan, Dorrance, Draeden, Dryden, Dysen, Fitzpatrick, Garhett, Goldman, Graves, Grayer, Guage, Gunnison, Haeden, Haysen, Hollister, Hutch, Jameison, Jaxn, Jaxxton, Jaymison, Jayzen, Joyner, Kaimen, Kaniel, Keiffer, Keiler, Keyston, Khale, Kieffer, Kilan, Kinsler, Kitt, Klark, Knoah, Knolan, Knoxton, Koehn, Kohner, Kutler, Lennex, Linkoln, Lyncoln, Maddock, Maddoxx, Madyx, Mattson, Maxey, Mccauley, Merdith, Moxley, Ndrew, Nohlan, Nolon, Okley, Quanta, Que, Quency, Quindell, Quindon, Rally, Ramzey, Random, Rane, Raydan, Reade, Redd, Reice, Remon, Revere, Rilen, Rjay, Rydan, Rydge, Ryelan, Ryott, Savage, Savoy, Saxton, Seager, Seaver, Seger, Shafer, Skylier, Slaton, Slone, Starsky, Statler, Staton, Taggert, Taiten, Tjay, Tobyn, Toran, Trask, Trek, Truxton, Vanden, Vedder, Waelyn, Weiland, Wen, Wiatt, Wylde, Wyler, Zerick

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn is of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' with Conn possibly meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom.'
How popular is the name Quinn?
As of 2025, Quinn ranks 97th in the United States, with approximately 1 in 610 newborns given the name. It has been rising in popularity since 1986.
Is Quinn a boy or girl name?
Quinn is a unisex name, though in recent decades it has been more frequently given to girls. It has been used for both genders since the mid-20th century.