Quinn

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Wise; Intelligent

Background: The name Quinn originates from the Irish surname 'O'Cuinn,' derived from the Gaelic term 'conn,' meaning 'wisdom' or 'intellect.' This name has evolved into a popular given name, maintaining its association with qualities of wisdom and intelligence.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#580
Total births
86,174
Most popular decade
2010s (110,577 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1915

Gender usage

42.2% male 57.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1915
First year births
8
First year rank
#2,829
Peak year
2009
Peak year births
1,340
Peak rank
#259
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
615
Recent rank
#497

Female

First year
1948
First year births
5
First year rank
#5,243
Peak year
2016
Peak year births
3,648
Peak rank
#79
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,689
Recent rank
#96

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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