The nameQuentin
Quentin is a Roman name meaning "fifth". It has an artistic flair, thanks to Quentin Tarantino.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Quentin comes from the Latin Quintinus, from quintus, "fifth".
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Saint Quentin, a 3rd century martyr, gave his name to a town in northern France. In the United States Quentin reached 220th place in 1919.
Quentin in other languages
Quentin is spelled the same in English and French. It is Quintín in Spanish and Quintino in Italian and Portuguese.
Did you know?
- Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or in 1994 for Pulp Fiction.
- Quentin Blake illustrated Roald Dahl's books, from The BFG to Matilda.
Famous people named Quentin
- Quentin Tarantino, filmmaker
- Quentin Blake, illustrator
- Quentin Crisp, writer
Popularity of the name Quentin
Quentin in the United States
Quentin was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 8,416 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Quentin. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Quentin in the United States were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 429 births a year on average, against 554 in the five years before.
Quentin in France
Quentin was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 62,785 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Quentin. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Quentin in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 108 births a year on average, against 453 in the five years before.
Quentin in Belgium
Quentin in Switzerland
Sibling names for Quentin
Names from the same generation as Quentin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quentin mean?
Quentin comes from the Latin Quintinus, from quintus, "fifth".
What is the origin of the name Quentin?
Latin, through French.
Is Quentin a girl's or a boy's name?
Quentin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Quentin?
In 2024, Quentin was the 787th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 318 births.
What are good sibling names for Quentin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Silvia, Nathalie, Priscilla and Adrienne for a sister, Tony, Maurice, Fabian and Markus for a brother.
Who are famous people named Quentin?
Quentin Tarantino, filmmaker; Quentin Blake, illustrator; Quentin Crisp, writer.