Holding steady.
Popularity of Quintel since 1977
Babies named Quintel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quintel is a rare modern name that appeared in U.S. records starting in 1977, during a period when newly coined names ending with '-el' were gaining popularity. Its usage peaked in 1987, with a trajectory that has remained stable ever since, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name's origins are unclear, and it may be an inventive spin on the more traditional Quentin, a Latin-derived name meaning 'fifth'. As a baby name, Quintel offers distinctiveness without straying too far from familiar sounds, making it a subtle choice for parents seeking something uncommon but not unheard of.
Quintel appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1977. It may have been formed by blending the popular 'Quint-' beginning (from names like Quentin) with a fashionable '-el' suffix. Alternatively, it could be a creative respelling of Quintin or Quentin. The name has seen consistent but rare usage, with its peak year in 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quin, Quint
Sibling names for Quintel
Names that share Quintel's style, for a brother or sister.
