Quince
Meaningquince fruit · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #959 in 1886
8 babies were named Quince in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Quince you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Quince, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Quince would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryQuince first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #959. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendQuince has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Quince means “quince fruit”.
About the name Quince
Quince is a boy name of French origin meaning “quince fruit”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Q and ending in “-nce”. US birth records list Quince for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 83 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #959 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 | 67,568 boys |
| 1900s | 14 | 72,993 boys |
| 1910s | 4.9 | 204,499 boys |
| 1920s | 6.1 | 164,204 boys |
| 1930s | 3.2 | 316,456 boys |
| 1940s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 290,698 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 251,889 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 473,934 boys |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 421,941 boys |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 427,350 boys |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 342,857 boys |
Other spellings of Quince
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Quince
What does the name Quince mean?
Quince means “quince fruit” in English.
What is the origin of the name Quince?
Quince has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Quince a boy or girl name?
Quince is a boy name.
How popular is the name Quince?
Quince ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#959).