Quinten
Quinten is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fifth or born fifth.
Origin and history
Quinten is a male given name derived from the Latin family name Quintinus, which itself originates from Quintus meaning 'fifth'. Historically associated with Saint Quentin, the name has maintained a steady, moderate presence in the United States, often used as a variation of Quentin.
Popularity in the United States
8,098 babies in the United States have been named Quinten since 1880. It ranks #1348 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1377.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 99 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 191 |
| 1970-1980 | 328 |
| 1980-1990 | 718 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,824 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,340 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,641 |
| 2020-2029 | 565 |
Famous people named Quinten
- Quinten Timber: Athlete, Soccer player
- Quinten Hermans: Athlete, Cyclist
- Quinten Rollins: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Quin, Quint
Fun facts
- The root name Quintus was traditionally given to the fifth child or fifth born son in Ancient Rome.
- Quinten is an alternative spelling to Quentin, popular in Dutch-speaking regions and moderately used in the US.