Quinton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Quinton is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'fifth'. It evolved from the Latin 'Quintus' through 'Quintinus' to become Quinton. The name is associated with traits of uniqueness and creativity, and it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a modern choice today.
The name Quinton is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Quinton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling 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 female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Quinton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 816th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 996th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 772nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 600th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 357th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 434th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 648th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Quinton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Quinton"
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɪntən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Quinton derives from the Latin name 'Quintinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Quintus', meaning 'fifth'. The name was often given to the fifth-born child or to children born in the fifth month.
Meaning
fifth
Language Evolution
Quintus, Quintinus, Quinton
Historical Usage
Quinton gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century and has remained a recognizable name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Quint, Quin, Quinny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Quinton is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Quinton Tarantino - American filmmaker, Quinton de Kock - South African cricketer, Quinton Jefferson - American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Quinton"
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 "Quinton"
"Quinton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 816th of 7545 | 1,091 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 996th of 6773 | 776 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 772nd of 7552 | 1,720 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 600th of 10718 | 2,927 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 357th of 16616 | 10,183 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 434th of 24088 | 9,762 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 648th of 23106 | 4,926 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14676th of 27321 | 42 |
Regional Popularity of "Quinton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.53% 1112th/1416 |
85.06% 1173rd/1379 |
22.82% 540th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
37.10% 873rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.89% 933rd/2227 |
49.71% 1208th/2430 |
20.82% 594th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.13% 650th/2937 |
30.89% 1076th/3483 |
12.68% 446th/3518 |
24.48% 990th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.23% 340th/3685 |
12.85% 575th/4475 |
4.72% 245th/5194 |
9.13% 577th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.51% 344th/4582 |
11.46% 592nd/5164 |
5.67% 415th/7313 |
6.93% 517th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.65% 504th/3984 |
16.29% 731st/4487 |
9.97% 680th/6822 |
11.03% 692nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Quinton" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Quinton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Quinton" 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.