Declining since 2013, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Quynn since 1998
Babies named Quynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Quynn is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. Its popularity peaked in 2014, when it was given to the most babies, but since 2013 its usage has been on a steady decline. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917th, meaning only about 1 in 200,908 newborns receive the name. The name's rising arc in the early 2010s and subsequent fall mirrors broader naming trends toward unique spellings of familiar sounds, like Quinn or Quin. Quynn is almost exclusively given to girls, reflecting its origin as a feminized or stylized variant of the Irish surname Quinn. While it has no recorded top states, its scattered usage across the country aligns with modern, creative American naming practices.
Quynn first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting a modern coinage. It is likely formed by altering the spelling of Quinn, a name of Irish origin meaning 'descendant of Conn', or as a variant of the syllable 'quin' from names like Quentin. Its rise in the 2010s reflects a trend toward unique, phonetic spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Quynn
Names that share Quynn's style, for a brother or sister.
