How Many People Are Named Quincey?
Complete statistics for the name Quincey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Quincey is a unique name with roots in English surnames, making it very rare with only 1 in 131,826 Americans bearing it. That's just 2,503 people in the US today! It peaked in popularity back in 2002.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 2,652 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Quincey Through the Generations
Quincey, a name rooted in English surnames, has seen a slow decline since its peak in 2002 when 71 babies were given this moniker. Today, there are 2,503 people named Quincey in the US, with most under 30 years old, indicating it's still a relatively modern choice. The age distribution shows 1,531 under-30s, 974 aged 30-60, and 147 over 60, suggesting it's becoming less popular among new parents but remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a unique name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Quincey
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Quincey's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Quincey
How Many People Have the Name Quincey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268 people in the United States currently share the name Quincey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Quincey a Common or Rare Name?
Quincey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Quincey Mean?
Quincey means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Quincey in SSA data, approximately 70% are male and 30% are female.
When Was Quincey Most Popular?
The name Quincey reached peak popularity in 2002, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Quincey?
Approximately 268 people named Quincey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,236,751 Americans.
Is Quincey a rare name?
Quincey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,236,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Quincey mean?
Quincey means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Quincey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 70% of people named Quincey are male and 30% are female.
When was Quincey most popular?
Quincey peaked in 2002 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.