Quintin
Meaningfifth · English form of Quentin
- US rank
- #1,886
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #502 in 1990
83 babies were named Quintin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 726 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Quintin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,576 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Quintin, 83 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Quintin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryQuintin first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #502. Today it's #1,886, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowQuintin was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,441 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 20,576.
- TrendQuintin has slipped 726 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,886. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedQuintin is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #640, followed by Michigan (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningQuintin is an English form of Quentin, which means “fifth”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Quintin
Quintin is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “fifth”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Q and ending in “-tin”. US birth records list Quintin for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 114 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #502 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,886, with 83 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 | 53,156 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 48,972 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 93,110 boys |
| 1940s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 1950s | 27 | 37,566 boys |
| 1960s | 72 | 13,803 boys |
| 1970s | 48 | 20,713 boys |
| 1980s | 123 | 8,147 boys |
| 1990s | 178 | 5,603 boys |
| 2000s | 177 | 5,662 boys |
| 2010s | 118 | 8,501 boys |
| 2020s | 73 | 13,664 boys |
Other spellings of Quintin
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 Quintin
What does the name Quintin mean?
Quintin means “fifth” in English, as a form of Quentin.
What is the origin of the name Quintin?
Quintin has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Quintin a boy or girl name?
Quintin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Quintin?
Quintin ranked #1,886 for US boys in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#502).