The nameQuinn

Quinn is an Irish surname used for boys and girls, now mainly for girls in the United States.

Meaning

Quinn comes from the Irish Ó Cuinn, "descendant of Conn", a name linked to "chief" or "wisdom".

Origin

Irish, from a surname.

History

Quinn has been in the American top 100 for girls since 2015 and reached 73rd place in 2022. Quinn Fabray in the series Glee helped it.

Famous people named Quinn

Popularity of the name Quinn

Quinn in the United States

96thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2016peak year (4,697 births)
86,174babies named Quinn in the United States since 1880
02,3494,697 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Quinn was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 36,859 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Quinn. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Quinn in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 3,673 births a year.

Quinn in the United Kingdom

285thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2017peak year (494 births)
6,630babies named Quinn in the United Kingdom since 1997
0247494 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Quinn was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,306 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Quinn. Half of all babies named Quinn in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 425 births a year.

Quinn in Belgium

531stmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2018peak year (72 births)
775babies named Quinn in Belgium since 1995
03672 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Quinn

Names from the same generation as Quinn, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

How many people are named Quinn? See the counter → · What would your name be in 1950? · Name origin quiz

Compare Quinn with another name

Meaning, origin and popularity of Quinn side by side with the name of your choice.

Quinn in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Quinn mean?

Quinn comes from the Irish Ó Cuinn, "descendant of Conn", a name linked to "chief" or "wisdom".

What is the origin of the name Quinn?

Irish, from a surname.

Is Quinn a girl's or a boy's name?

Quinn is a girl's name. In the United States, 58% of the babies named Quinn are girls.

How popular is the name Quinn?

In 2024, Quinn was the 96th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,689 births.

What are good sibling names for Quinn?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Clara, Vivian, Kennedy and Norah for a sister, Nolan, Declan, Finn and Leonardo for a brother.

Who are famous people named Quinn?

Quinn Shephard, actress; Quinn Hughes, ice hockey player.