Quincy
Quincy is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Estate of Quintus; fifth.
Origin and history
Quincy is an English surname of Old French origin, derived from place names in Normandy linked to the Roman name Quintius. Originally a traditional masculine name, Quincy has seen increasing use for girls in the United States in recent decades. It offers a fresh, modern unisex appeal with historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
5,434 babies in the United States have been named Quincy since 1880. It ranks #2337 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #959.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- UT (15.9 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- WA (5.6 %)
- MO (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 59 |
| 1920-1930 | 100 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 67 |
| 1960-1970 | 108 |
| 1970-1980 | 207 |
| 1980-1990 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 586 |
| 2000-2010 | 927 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,498 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,499 |
Famous people named Quincy
- Quincy Brown: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Quin, Quinn, Quince
Fun facts
- The name Quincy derives from places in France named after Quintus, a Roman given name meaning 'fifth'.
- While historically used primarily for boys, Quincy has gained steady popularity as a female given name in the United States.