Quintin

Quintin: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “fifth”
Origin: Latin
Say it: KWIN-tin · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Variant of Quentin/Quintin, from Latin Quintinus, derived from quintus meaning 'fifth'. The spelling Quintin is established in English and French usage.

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How popular is Quintin?

202434.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Quintin in 2024112

2024 rank#1,555 boys

Peak year1997

Total US babies since 188015,479

Quintin is fading: recent use is about 57% of its level ten years before.

Names like Quintin

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

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Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Quintin questions

What does the name Quintin mean?

Quintin means "fifth". It comes from Latin. Variant of Quentin/Quintin, from Latin Quintinus, derived from quintus meaning 'fifth'. The spelling Quintin is established in English and French usage.

Is Quintin a boy or girl name?

Quintin is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Quintin?

112 US babies were named Quintin in 2024. Its peak year was 1997.

How do you pronounce Quintin?

Quintin is usually pronounced KWIN-tin.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.