Quinlan
Quinlan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Caoinleán; well-proportioned or slender.
Origin and history
Quinlan is a surname of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic name Ó Caoinleáin. It translates to mean well-proportioned or slender. While historically rare as a given name in the United States, it has seen steady, moderate use for boys in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,561 babies in the United States have been named Quinlan since 1880. It ranks #2562 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1738.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- MA (8.1 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 537 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,097 |
| 2010-2019 | 622 |
| 2020-2029 | 189 |
Nicknames
Quin, Quinn
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Gaelic root 'caoin', which means gentle, handsome, or well-formed.
- Quinlan fits into the long-standing English-speaking preference for adopting Irish family names as given names.