boys' name · peaked 1997

Quintin

A less common form of Quentin.

Every Quintin since 1912 — 15,565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.060.130.190.2518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,899
among boys
Babies in 2025
83
named Quintin
Peak year
1997
405 babies
All-time total
15,565
since 1912

The story of Quintin

Quintin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,899 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1912, 15,565 American babies have been named Quintin. Its peak came in 1997, when 405 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Quintin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Quintin 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 83 #1,899
2024 112 #1,561
2023 122 #1,477
2022 141 #1,338
2021 135 #1,369
2020 166 #1,163
2019 163 #1,184
2018 162 #1,179
2017 194 #1,040
2016 182 #1,085
2015 220 #949
2014 221 #955
2013 251 #853
2012 275 #810
2011 271 #812
2010 279 #785
2009 325 #726
2008 349 #687
2007 351 #679
2006 356 #651
2005 379 #598
2004 401 #568
2003 344 #607
2002 314 #629
2001 345 #584
2000 361 #570
1995 389 #518
1990 382 #503
1985 255 #552
1980 117 #815
1975 61 #1,079
1970 77 #915
1965 156 #614
1960 135 #674
1955 53 #1,042
1950 25 #1,491
1945 9 #2,536
1940 7 #3,067
1935 8 #2,893
1930 16 #1,943
1925 24 #1,570
1920 40 #1,134
1915 10 #2,581
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Quintin mean?

A less common form of Quentin.

How popular is the name Quintin in 2025?

Quintin ranked #1,899 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Quintin?

15,565 babies have been named Quintin in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Quintin most popular?

Quintin peaked in 1997, when 405 newborns received the name.

Is Quintin a boy or girl name?

Quintin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Quintin rising or falling?

Quintin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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