Quincy
Quincy is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Estate of the fifth born; derived from Quintus meaning fifth.
Origin and history
Quincy originates as a French surname derived from the Roman family name Quintus, meaning the fifth. Historically associated with American political figures like John Quincy Adams, it transitioned into a classic given name. In the United States, it maintains steady moderate usage as a distinctive traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
27,773 babies in the United States have been named Quincy since 1880. It ranks #701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #631.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 72 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 107 |
| 1910-1920 | 341 |
| 1920-1930 | 444 |
| 1930-1940 | 386 |
| 1940-1950 | 430 |
| 1950-1960 | 551 |
| 1960-1970 | 797 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,450 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,670 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,191 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,337 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,399 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,519 |
Famous people named Quincy
- Quincy Jones: Record Producer, Composer
- Quincy Williams: Athlete, Football Player
- Quincy Enunwa: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Quin, Quinn, Q
Fun facts
- The name gained initial prominence in the United States via John Quincy Adams, the sixth U.S. President.
- It traces back to the Roman name Quintus, traditionally given to the fifth child or born in the fifth month.