Holding steady.
Popularity of Quinne since 1982
Babies named Quinne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quinne is a modern respelling of Quinn, first recorded in the United States in 1982. Unlike the parent name Quinn, which has seen widespread use for both genders, Quinne has remained rare; it has never entered the top 1000 and shows no signs of a surge, with a stable trajectory since its peak year of 2010. Despite its low frequency, the name fits a broader pattern of surname-inspired choices and carries the same Irish heritage as Quinn. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and the fashionable 'e' ending, which sets it apart from the more common Quinn.
Quinne is a modern respelling of Quinn, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn.' Conn was a legendary Irish hero. As a given name, Quinn gained popularity in the late 20th century, and Quinne emerged as a variant spelling in the 1980s, likely influenced by the trend of adding an 'e' to feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quinn
Variants: Quinn
Sibling names for Quinne
Names that share Quinne's style, for a brother or sister.
