Quinten Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Quinten is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'fifth,' derived from the name Quintus. It has evolved through various historical forms, reflecting its usage across cultures. The name is not associated with any biblical references, and while it gained popularity during the Renaissance, it remains a modern choice today. Notable figures with this name include Quinten de Kock and Quinten Tarantino.
The name Quinten is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Quinten has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Quinten' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2027th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2808th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2531st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1628th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 937th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 813th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1442nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Quinten' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Quinten"
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɪntən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Quinten is derived from the Latin name 'Quintinus,' which is a diminutive form of 'Quintus,' meaning 'fifth.' It was commonly used for the fifth-born child or one born in the fifth month.
Meaning
fifth
Language Evolution
Quintus, Quintinus, Quinten
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the Renaissance when classical names were revived in Europe. It has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Quint, Quin, Quinta
Modern Popularity & Image
Quinten is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It is not extremely common but has a stylish appeal.
Famous People
Quinten de Kock - South African cricketer, Quinten Tarantino - American filmmaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Quinten"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Quinten"
"Quinten" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2027th of 7545 | 249 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2808th of 6773 | 134 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2531st of 7552 | 199 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1628th of 10718 | 470 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 937th of 16616 | 1,817 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 813th of 24088 | 3,666 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1442nd of 23106 | 1,499 |
Regional Popularity of "Quinten" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.79% 1059th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
- |
47.84% 1683rd/3518 |
46.79% 1892nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.00% 737th/3685 |
34.61% 1549th/4475 |
18.62% 967th/5194 |
21.36% 1349th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.13% 556th/4582 |
21.59% 1115th/5164 |
15.79% 1155th/7313 |
11.64% 869th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.65% 1022nd/3984 |
32.61% 1463rd/4487 |
33.42% 2280th/6822 |
20.01% 1256th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Quinten" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Quinten"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Quinten" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.