Declining since 1996, #973 for boys today.
Popularity of Quinton since 1903
Babies named Quinton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 446 |
| 1920s | 692 |
| 1930s | 427 |
| 1940s | 498 |
| 1950s | 766 |
| 1960s | 1,395 |
| 1970s | 1,986 |
| 1980s | 4,976 |
| 1990s | 7,814 |
| 2000s | 5,917 |
| 2010s | 4,751 |
| 2020s | 1,920 |
Meaning & origin
Quinton is a classic surname-turned-first-name that experienced a notable peak in the 1990s. It ranked 973rd in 2025, with approximately 1 in 7,268 newborn boys given the name. The name reached its highest popularity in 1996, but has since been falling in usage. Quinton has consistently been used for boys since first appearing in U.S. records in 1903. It has shown particular favor in states like Kentucky, Connecticut, and Iowa. The name carries a distinguished English heritage, rooted in place names meaning 'queen's settlement.'
Quinton is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from a place name meaning 'queen's settlement' in Old English (cwen 'queen' + tun 'enclosure, settlement'). The surname arose from various locations in England, such as Quinton in Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire. As a first name, it gained modest popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
Where Quinton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quinn
Sibling names for Quinton
Names that share Quinton's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Quinton
Names whose popularity has moved with Quinton's over the last 50 years.
