Quinn
Quinn is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Conn; meaning chief, intelligence, or wisdom.
Origin and history
Quinn is a name of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Cuinn, meaning descendant of Conn, which translates to chief or wise. Originally used primarily as a surname, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is now a widely used gender-neutral name, particularly common for girls.
Popularity in the United States
52,503 babies in the United States have been named Quinn since 1880. It ranks #567 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #80.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- PA (6 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 326 |
| 1980-1990 | 945 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,821 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,439 |
| 2010-2019 | 27,227 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,572 |
Famous people named Quinn
- Quinn Shephard: Actress, Director
- Quinn Cummings: Actress, Author
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Gaelic personal name Conn, associated with leadership and wisdom in Irish legend.
- Quinn shifted from an ancient Irish family surname to a prominent unisex first name in modern English-speaking countries.
- In the United States, Quinn experienced a rapid rise in usage for girls during the 2010s and 2020s.