Quint
Quint is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fifth.
Origin and history
Quint is a male name of Latin origin, historically derived as a short form of Quintus or Quintin, meaning fifth. In the United States, it is a rare given name that often functions as a nickname for a fifth-born child or a fifth-generation namesake. It is best known in American culture as the name of the veteran shark hunter in the novel and film Jaws.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Quint since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.8 %)
- IL (17.6 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- KS (6.8 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 301 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 85 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Quint
- Quint Quentin: Fictional character
Fun facts
- Quint is often used informally or formally for sons who are the fifth consecutive person in a family to share the same name.
- The name is famous worldwide due to the character Quint, the grizzled sea captain played by Robert Shaw in the 1975 classic film Jaws.