Quinton
Quinton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Queen's manor, fifth-born, or estate of Quintus.
Origin and history
Quinton is an English surname and given name derived from a place name or the Roman name Quintinus. It traces back ultimately to the Latin word for 'fifth'. In the United States, it has been a moderately popular masculine choice since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
31,623 babies in the United States have been named Quinton since 1880. It ranks #664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #748.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 446 |
| 1920-1930 | 692 |
| 1930-1940 | 427 |
| 1940-1950 | 498 |
| 1950-1960 | 766 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,395 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,986 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,976 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,814 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,917 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,751 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,920 |
Famous people named Quinton
- Quinton Jackson: Mixed Martial Artist, Actor
- Quinton Aaron: Actor
- Quinton Patton: Football Player
Nicknames
Quin, Quint
Fun facts
- Quinton originates from several English locations named 'Cwēntūn', meaning 'queen's settlement' or 'queen's manor'.
- It is frequently blended with or associated with the Roman name Quintus, traditionally given to the fifth child.