Quenten
Quenten is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fifth.
Origin and history
Quenten is a variant spelling of Quentin or Quintin, derived from the Latin Roman surname Quintinus. The name ultimately stems from the word for 'fifth', traditionally given to the fifth child or born in the fifth month. It remains a uncommon alternative spelling in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
735 babies in the United States have been named Quenten since 1880. It ranks #3941 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 107 |
| 1990-2000 | 223 |
| 2000-2010 | 213 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Nicknames
Quinn, Q
Fun facts
- The root name Quintus was traditionally bestowed upon the fifth child born into a Roman family.
- Quenten is a rare spelling variation of the more standard forms Quentin and Quintin.