Quincey
Quincey is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Estate of Quintus or fifth-born.
Origin and history
Quincey is a variant spelling of Quincy, derived from the Old French place name and ultimate Latin clan name Quintus. Historically associated with classical Roman names, it gained popularity in North America partly due to prominent political figures. Today, Quincey serves as a uncommon given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,927 babies in the United States have been named Quincey since 1880. It ranks #2929 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1778.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35 %)
- GA (26.7 %)
- NC (11.7 %)
- CA (10 %)
- TN (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 295 |
| 1980-1990 | 242 |
| 1990-2000 | 336 |
| 2000-2010 | 413 |
| 2010-2019 | 314 |
| 2020-2029 | 149 |
Nicknames
Quinn
Fun facts
- The root name Quintus was traditionally given to the fifth child in ancient Roman families.
- Quincey is an alternative spelling of Quincy, which derived from Norman French locations named after the Latin Quintus.