How Many People Are Named Quinn?

Complete statistics for the name Quinn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Quinn
Uncommon
Irish

Quinn means 'wise' and has origins in Irish culture, making it both rare and meaningful among female names. That's just 1 in 3,909 Americans who share this unique moniker, totaling around 84,427 people today. With its peak popularity in 2016, Quinn remains a rising star, especially popular among younger generations.

~75,251
Living in US
1 in 4,405
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wise
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Intelligent Determined
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

84,819
Worldwide Bearers
#44,604
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
84,427
🇨🇳 China
59
🇮🇪 Ireland
57
🇱🇧 Lebanon
29
🇮🇶 Iraq
24
🇻🇳 Vietnam
20
🇳🇬 Nigeria
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
19
🇸🇬 Singapore
14
🇧🇷 Brazil
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
34,980 (41%)
♀ Female
49,447 (59%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
74,292
Would be under 30 (86%)
10,502
Would be 30–60 (12%)
1,380
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 86,174 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Quinn Through the Generations

Quinn's journey through the generations reflects its status as a modern, newer-generation name. Born in the early 2000s, it saw a surge in popularity, reaching its peak in 2016 with 4,697 births. Today, the majority of people named Quinn are under 30, accounting for 86% of the total. This age skew highlights how Quinn has become synonymous with contemporary times, with fewer individuals over 60 bearing the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 8,484
New York 4,929
Pennsylvania 4,761
Illinois 4,535
Ohio 4,208
Texas 3,938
Michigan 3,280
Washington 2,782
Minnesota 2,769
Massachusetts 2,681

⭐ Famous People Named Quinn

Quinn is a unisex given name, derived from an Irish surname.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Quinn's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Quinn

How Many People Have the Name Quinn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 75,251 people in the United States currently share the name Quinn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,405 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Quinn a Common or Rare Name?

Quinn is classified as Uncommon. 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 Quinn Mean?

Quinn means "wise" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Quinn in SSA data, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

When Was Quinn Most Popular?

The name Quinn reached peak popularity in 2016, with 4,697 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Quinn?

Approximately 75,251 people named Quinn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 75,251. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,405 Americans.

Is Quinn a rare name?

Quinn is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,405 Americans has this name.

What does the name Quinn mean?

Quinn means "wise" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Quinn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 41% of people named Quinn are male and 59% are female.

When was Quinn most popular?

Quinn peaked in 2016 with 4,697 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US75,251
All-Time Births75,251
1 in X1 in 4,405
RarityUncommon
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2016
World Rank#44,604
Male %41%
Female %59%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.