Quincy
A Norman surname of Old French origin, from a place name Quincy or Quincey in France, ultimately from Latin Quintus (“fifth [born]”).
Every Quincy since 1880 — 33,207 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quincy
Quincy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #654 in 2025 with 422 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 33,207 American babies have been named Quincy — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 757 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Quincy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quincy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 335 | #815 | 422 | #654 |
| 2024 | 273 | #957 | 393 | #692 |
| 2023 | 263 | #980 | 404 | #673 |
| 2022 | 212 | #1,148 | 411 | #665 |
| 2021 | 222 | #1,115 | 437 | #634 |
| 2020 | 194 | #1,195 | 452 | #605 |
| 2019 | 186 | #1,253 | 469 | #590 |
| 2018 | 183 | #1,266 | 432 | #621 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1,377 | 435 | #606 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1,411 | 476 | #582 |
| 2015 | 147 | #1,531 | 458 | #598 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1,478 | 423 | #624 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,656 | 421 | #603 |
| 2012 | 128 | #1,668 | 386 | #630 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,738 | 414 | #598 |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,733 | 485 | #534 |
| 2009 | 95 | #2,132 | 515 | #527 |
| 2008 | 105 | #1,999 | 529 | #516 |
| 2007 | 103 | #2,002 | 537 | #494 |
| 2006 | 98 | #2,027 | 530 | #489 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,980 | 547 | #465 |
| 2004 | 86 | #2,111 | 538 | #468 |
| 2003 | 100 | #1,854 | 548 | #460 |
| 2002 | 90 | #1,962 | 580 | #430 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,090 | 562 | #432 |
| 2000 | 73 | #2,185 | 451 | #509 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,861 | 455 | #475 |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,940 | 382 | #502 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,387 | 327 | #478 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,916 | 529 | #346 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,938 | 483 | #351 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,680 | 160 | #646 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,176 | 92 | #770 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,867 | 60 | #994 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,085 | 65 | #926 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,887 | 47 | #1,035 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,094 | 27 | #1,291 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,887 | 38 | #1,059 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,113 | 44 | #963 |
| 1930 | — | — | 35 | #1,211 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,906 | 43 | #1,067 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,886 | 44 | #1,067 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,086 | 39 | #1,033 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,354 | 25 | #579 |
| 1905 | — | — | 15 | #630 |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,408 | 16 | #643 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #667 |
| 1890 | — | — | 10 | #660 |
| 1885 | — | — | 10 | #631 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #730 |
Famous people named Quincy
- Quincy Jones Musician · b. 1933
- Quincy Owusu-Abeyie Soccer player · b. 1986
- Quincy Watts Athlete · b. 1970
- Quincy Acy Basketball player · b. 1990
- Quincy Pondexter Basketball player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quincy mean?
A Norman surname of Old French origin, from a place name Quincy or Quincey in France, ultimately from Latin Quintus (“fifth [born]”).
How popular is the name Quincy in 2025?
Quincy ranked #654 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 422 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quincy?
33,207 babies have been named Quincy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quincy most popular?
Quincy peaked in 2025, when 757 newborns received the name.
Is Quincy a boy or girl name?
Quincy is used for both: about 16% of babies named Quincy have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Quincy rising or falling?
Quincy has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Quincy?
Well-known people named Quincy include Quincy Jones (musician), Quincy Owusu-Abeyie (soccer player), Quincy Watts (athlete).