Quintin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Quintin has its roots in Latin, derived from 'Quintus', meaning 'fifth'. It has evolved through historical forms like Quintus and Quintinus. The name is associated with traits of strength and creativity, and it does not have biblical relevance. Quintin gained popularity during the medieval period and has remained a classic choice in modern times.
The name Quintin is most popular in Florida, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Quintin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Quintin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1734th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2245th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 849th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 855th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 585th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 644th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1145th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Quintin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Quintin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɪntɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Quintin is derived from the Latin name 'Quintinus', which is a diminutive of 'Quintus', meaning 'fifth'. It was traditionally given to the fifth-born child.
Meaning
fifth
Language Evolution
Quintus, Quintinus, Quintin
Historical Usage
Quintin gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, and has been used since the Middle Ages. It became more widely recognized and used in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Quinton, Quin, Quinlan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Quintin is seen as a strong and classic name. It carries a sense of tradition and is often associated with intelligence and creativity.
Famous People
Quintin Tarantino, Quintin de Kock
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Quintin"
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 "Quintin"
"Quintin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1734th of 7545 | 311 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2245th of 6773 | 203 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 849th of 7552 | 1,468 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 855th of 10718 | 1,445 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 585th of 16616 | 4,500 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 644th of 24088 | 5,480 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1145th of 23106 | 2,065 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Quintin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.64% 727th/2227 |
38.23% 929th/2430 |
25.45% 726th/2853 |
35.17% 976th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.10% 796th/2937 |
34.86% 1214th/3483 |
22.31% 785th/3518 |
29.33% 1186th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.51% 498th/3685 |
15.78% 706th/4475 |
9.59% 498th/5194 |
13.36% 844th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.08% 462nd/4582 |
13.05% 674th/5164 |
10.68% 781st/7313 |
8.99% 671st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.09% 920th/3984 |
28.71% 1288th/4487 |
21.90% 1494th/6822 |
18.04% 1132nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Quintin" 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 "Quintin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Quintin" 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.