Quinn
Quinn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɪn/ · [kʰw̥ɪn]
Meaning and origin of Quinn
Root meaning: “descendant of Chief”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of occasional 1990s and later usage.
Etymology
The surname is borrowed from Irish Ó Coinn (“descendant of Chief”).
How popular is Quinn?
Since 1880, 52,503 girls and 36,992 boys in the U.S. have been named Quinn (59% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #73 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #97 for girls, with 3,297 babies given the name.
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Quinn FAQ
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Chief". A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of occasional 1990s and later usage. The surname is borrowed from Irish Ó Coinn (“descendant of Chief”).
What is the origin of the name Quinn?
Quinn is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Quinn?
Since 1880, 52,503 girls and 36,992 boys in the U.S. have been named Quinn (59% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #73 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #259 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #97 for girls, with 3,297 babies given the name.
Is Quinn a boy or girl name?
Quinn is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (52,503 girls and 36,992 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.