Quince
Every Quince since 1884 — 588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quince
Quince is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,489 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 588 American babies have been named Quince. Its peak came in 1964, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Quince stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quince year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,489 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,178 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,848 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,340 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,659 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,641 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,710 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,565 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,427 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,840 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,467 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,659 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,114 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,532 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,522 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,043 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,996 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,905 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,868 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,554 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,583 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,464 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,426 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,602 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,671 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,567 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,432 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,662 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,573 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,273 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,068 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quince in 2025?
Quince ranked #9,489 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quince?
588 babies have been named Quince in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quince most popular?
Quince peaked in 1964, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Quince a boy or girl name?
Quince is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quince rising or falling?
Quince is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.