Quenton
Quenton is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fifth or born fifth.
Origin and history
Quenton is a variant spelling of Quentin, originating from the Latin name Quintus meaning 'fifth'. Historically given to a fifth child or born in the fifth month, it has maintained a steady though modest presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,206 babies in the United States have been named Quenton since 1880. It ranks #2271 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1813.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.1 %)
- GA (16.6 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- AL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 46 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 96 |
| 1960-1970 | 185 |
| 1970-1980 | 354 |
| 1980-1990 | 536 |
| 1990-2000 | 821 |
| 2000-2010 | 562 |
| 2010-2019 | 263 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Famous people named Quenton
- Quenton Nelson: Football Player, Athlete
- Quenton Jackson: Basketball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Quint, Q
Fun facts
- Quenton derives from the Latin name Quintus, which was traditionally given to the fifth child born in a family.
- While Quentin is the more common traditional spelling, the -on suffix variant has maintained consistent usage in the United States.