Quenton
Meaningfifth · English form of Quentin
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,049 in 1990
11 babies were named Quenton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,624 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Quenton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Quenton, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Quenton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryQuenton first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,049. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowQuenton was 5.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,525 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendQuenton has slipped 3,624 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningQuenton is an English form of Quentin, which means “fifth”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Quenton
Quenton is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “fifth”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Q and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Quenton for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 102 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,049 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 | 51,020 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 98,814 boys |
| 1930s | 4.4 | 227,273 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 1960s | 9.7 | 103,413 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 46,555 boys |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,626 boys |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,719 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,386 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 71,633 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,909 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Quenton
What does the name Quenton mean?
Quenton means “fifth” in English, as a form of Quentin.
What is the origin of the name Quenton?
Quenton has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Quenton a boy or girl name?
Quenton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Quenton?
Quenton ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,049).