Quinn Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Quinn’s simplicity and one-syllable structure make it easy to pronounce and remember, adding to its charm.

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A Deep Dive

Quinn Overview

Meaning

Descendant of Conn, wisdom, counsel

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning “descendant of Conn,” with Conn meaning “chief” or “wise.”

Pronunciation

/kwɪn/

Popularity

Quinn is popular in English-speaking countries and is used for both boys and girls. Recently, it ranked in the top 100 names for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Strong, independent, and intelligent
A Deep Dive

Quinn Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Quin, Quincey, Quinna, Quinlan, Quinnell, Quinneth

Common Nicknames

Quinny, Quinnie, Quinnster, Quinzie, Quinnie Bear

Diminutives

Quilla, Quin, Q

Famous People

  • Quinn Cummings
    (American Actress and Writer)
  • Quinn Cook
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Quinn Shephard
    (American Actress and Director)
  • Quinn XCII
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Quinn Martin
    (American Television Producer)
  • Quinn Hughes
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Quinn Allman
    (American Musician)
  • Quinn Sullivan
    (American Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Quinn Fabray
    ("Glee," TV Series)
  • Quinn Perkins
    ("Scandal," TV Series)
  • Harley Quinn
    ("Batman: The Animated Series," TV Series)
  • Dr. Harleen Quinzel
    ("Suicide Squad," Film)
  • Quinn King
    ("UnREAL," TV Series)
  • Quinn Mallory
    ("Sliders," TV Series)
  • Quinn Garvey
    ("How I Met Your Mother," TV Series)
  • Dr. Michaela "Mike" Quinn
    ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," TV Series)
  • Quinn Abercromby
    ("Reign of Fire," Film)

Places

  • Quinn
    (South Dakota, USA)
  • Quinn River
    (Nevada, USA)
  • Quinn's Rocks
    (Western Australia, Australia)
  • Mount Quinn
    (British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Quinn?

The meaning of Quinn is “descendant of Conn” and also represents “wisdom” or “counsel.” This name reflects qualities of heritage and intelligence, suggesting someone who is wise and provides good advice.

What Is the Origin of The Name Quinn?

Quinn is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Coinn, meaning “descendant of Conn.” The name has deep roots in Irish history and culture.

Quinn Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Quinn in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#812021#732022#852023
Top 3 Rankings#732022#762017#792016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Quinn

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202385
(-12 from 2022)
2846
(-251 from 2022)
0.16270
202273
(+8 from 2021)
3097
(-103 from 2021)
0.17272
202181
(+3 from 2020)
3200
(+122 from 2020)
0.17861
202084
(-1 from 2019)
3078
(-129 from 2019)
0.17413
201983
(+2 from 2018)
3207
(-181 from 2018)
0.17478
201885
(-9 from 2017)
3388
(-209 from 2017)
0.18218
201776
(+3 from 2016)
3597
(-50 from 2016)
0.19040
201679
(+18 from 2015)
3647
(+553 from 2015)
0.18839
201597
(+29 from 2014)
3094
(+540 from 2014)
0.15860
2014126
(-7 from 2013)
2554
(-98 from 2013)
0.13055
2013119
(+34 from 2012)
2652
(+542 from 2012)
0.13757
2012153
(+34 from 2011)
2110
(+418 from 2011)
0.10879
2011187
(+67 from 2010)
1692
(+413 from 2010)
0.08732
2010254
(+234 from 2009)
1279
(+649 from 2009)
0.06523
2009488
(+26 from 2008)
630
(+31 from 2008)
0.03111
2008514
(+62 from 2007)
599
(+76 from 2007)
0.02876
2007576
(-33 from 2006)
523
(-22 from 2006)
0.02471
2006543
(+139 from 2005)
545
(+138 from 2005)
0.02607
2005682
(+4 from 2004)
407
(+6 from 2004)
0.02005
2004686
(-16 from 2003)
401
(+7 from 2003)
0.01987
2003670
(+55 from 2002)
394
(+58 from 2002)
0.01964
2002725
(+47 from 2001)
336
(+30 from 2001)
0.01701
2001772
(-4 from 2000)
306
(+9 from 2000)
0.01545
2000768
(-88 from 1999)
297
(-37 from 1999)
0.01488
1999680
(+82 from 1998)
334
(+52 from 1998)
0.01716
1998762
(+194 from 1997)
282
(+76 from 1997)
0.01455
1997956
(+23 from 1996)
206
(+12 from 1996)
0.01079
1996979
(-39 from 1995)
194
(-7 from 1995)
0.01012
1995940
(+185 from 1994)
201
(+41 from 1994)
0.01046
19941125
(+165 from 1993)
160
(+29 from 1993)
0.00821
19931290
(+162 from 1992)
131
(+22 from 1992)
0.00664
19921452
(+23 from 1991)
109
(+2 from 1991)
0.00544
19911475
(+101 from 1990)
107
(+11 from 1990)
0.00526
19901576
(+157 from 1989)
96
(+18 from 1989)
0.00467
19891733
(-268 from 1988)
78
(-15 from 1988)
0.00392
19881465
(+80 from 1987)
93
(+11 from 1987)
0.00484
19871545
(+57 from 1986)
82
(+8 from 1986)
0.00438
19861602
(-79 from 1985)
74
(-6 from 1985)
0.00401
19851523
(-262 from 1984)
80
(-21 from 1984)
0.00433
19841261
(+17 from 1983)
101
(+5 from 1983)
0.00560
19831278
(-247 from 1982)
96
(-45 from 1982)
0.00536
19821031
(+273 from 1981)
141
(+44 from 1981)
0.00777
19811304
(-54 from 1980)
97
(-7 from 1980)
0.00542
19801250
(-269 from 1979)
104
(-42 from 1979)
0.00584
1979981
(+633 from 1978)
146
(+80 from 1978)
0.00847
19781614
(+5278 from 1977)
66
(+58 from 1977)
0.00401
19776892
(-3703 from 1976)
8
(-14 from 1976)
0.00049
19763189
(+762 from 1975)
22
(+6 from 1975)
0.00140
19753951
(+1060 from 1974)
16
(+5 from 1974)
0.00103
19745011
(-489 from 1972)
11
(-1 from 1972)
0.00070
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19724522
(-1567 from 1971)
12
(-11 from 1971)
0.00074
19712955
(+75 from 1970)
23
(+1 from 1970)
0.00131
19703030
(-262 from 1969)
22
(-1 from 1969)
0.00120
19692768
(-62 from 1968)
23
(+1 from 1968)
0.00130
19682706
(+380 from 1967)
22
(+5 from 1967)
0.00129
19673086
(-633 from 1966)
17
(-7 from 1966)
0.00099
19662453
(+597 from 1965)
24
(+7 from 1965)
0.00137
19653050
(+465 from 1964)
17
(+3 from 1964)
0.00093
19643515
(-810 from 1963)
14
(-7 from 1963)
0.00072
19632705
(+3152 from 1962)
21
(+15 from 1962)
0.00106
19625857
(-2065 from 1961)
6
(-6 from 1961)
0.00030
19613792
(+1377 from 1960)
12
(+5 from 1960)
0.00058
19605169
(+917 from 1957)
7
(+2 from 1957)
0.00034
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19576086
(-842 from 1948)
5
No change from 1948
0.00024
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19485244
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00029
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
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No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
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0.0000
18820
No SSA data
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0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Quinn

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#912021#1012022#1162023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#412021#462022#522023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#752021#822022#822023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#602021#342022#512023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1582021#1612022#2102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#522021#662022#672023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#502021#602022#572023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#282021#302022#272023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1792021#1342022#2072023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#632021#552022#552023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#452021#452022#552023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#382021#402022#472023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#692021#622022#782023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#332021#522022#512023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#612021#842022#652023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#622021#602022#782023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1172021#982022#702023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1202021#1102022#912023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1012021#842022#1122023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#912021#682022#872023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#442021#652022#612023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#322021#352022#422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#692021#712022#1032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2122021#1972022#2672023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#652021#412022#692023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#542021#702022#602023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#682021#652022#352023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1942021#1872022#1842023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1252021#1722022#1792023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1002021#932022#802023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1212021#2012022#1682023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#412021#662022#422023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#162021#302022#252023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#162021#192022#192023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1632021#1632022#2322023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1362021#2752022#1922023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#922021#812022#1352023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#342021#572022#202023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#392021#282022#252023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2812021#1392022#1502023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1322021#522022#452023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#722021#742022#662023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1682021#552022#542023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1652021#1052022#2002023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#742021#872022#1222023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5712021#4712022#5132023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#132021#442022#642023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#932019#1312021#3692023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#452021#1122022#492023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#322019#1082021#722023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2952021#3512022#3412023

Popularity Rankings for Quinn in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#522021#492022#712023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#532021#802022#492023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#762021#832022#882023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#952019#932021#1002022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1582021#1472022#1712023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2212021#1952022#1832023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2852019#2482020#2382021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5622019#5422020#6002021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9392020#5482021#7562022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Quinn a Name for Boys or Girls?

Quinn is a gender-neutral name, although it is commonly used for girls as well. It has gained popularity for both genders, reflecting its versatile and appealing nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Quinn

Quinn in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Quinn Cummings (Actress and Writer, born 1967): An American actress and writer known for her role in "The Goodbye Girl" and as a child actress in "Family."
  • Quinn Cook (Basketball Player, born 1993): An American professional basketball player who has played for teams like the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Quinn Shephard (Actress and Director, born 1995): An American actress and director known for her film "Blame" and her role in the TV series "Hostages."
  • Quinn XCII (Singer-Songwriter, born 1992): An American singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending music and hits like "Straightjacket."
  • Quinn Martin (Television Producer, 1922–1987): An American television producer known for creating and producing popular TV series like "The Fugitive" and "Cannon."
  • Quinn Hughes (Hockey Player, born 1999): An American professional ice hockey player who plays as a defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL.
  • Quinn Allman (Musician, born 1982): An American musician and guitarist known for being a member of the rock band The Used.
  • Quinn Sullivan (Musician, born 1999): An American blues guitarist and singer who started his career at a young age and has performed with legends like Buddy Guy.
  • Quinn Fabray ("Glee," 2009 TV Series): A high school cheerleader and glee club member who navigates personal challenges, played by Dianna Agron.
  • Quinn Perkins ("Scandal," 2012 TV Series): A lawyer and former member of the crisis management team "Olivia Pope & Associates," played by Katie Lowes.
  • Harley Quinn ("Batman: The Animated Series," 1992 TV Series): The Joker's sidekick and girlfriend who later becomes a popular anti-hero, voiced by Arleen Sorkin.
  • Dr. Harleen Quinzel ("Suicide Squad," 2016 Film): A psychiatrist who falls in love with the Joker and transforms into Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie.
  • Quinn King ("UnREAL," 2015 TV Series): The executive producer of a reality dating show, known for her manipulative and ruthless behavior, played by Constance Zimmer.
  • Quinn Mallory ("Sliders," 1995 TV Series): A physics student who discovers a way to travel to parallel universes, played by Jerry O'Connell.
  • Quinn Garvey ("How I Met Your Mother," 2011 TV Series): A stripper who becomes Barney Stinson's girlfriend and fiancée, played by Becki Newton.
  • Dr. Michaela "Mike" Quinn ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," 1993 TV Series): A female doctor in the Old West who overcomes numerous challenges, played by Jane Seymour.
  • Quinn Abercromby ("Reign of Fire," 2002 Film): A post-apocalyptic survivor who battles dragons in a ravaged future, played by Christian Bale.
  • Quinn (South Dakota, USA): A small town in Pennington County, noted for its proximity to the Badlands National Park.
  • Quinn River (Nevada, USA): A river that stretches through northern Nevada, providing vital water sources in a predominantly arid region.
  • Quinn's Rocks (Western Australia, Australia): A coastal suburb known for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.
  • Mount Quinn (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain named for its challenging trails and scenic views in the Rocky Mountains.

Similar Names to Quinn

  • Finn
  • Brynn
  • Gwen
  • Flynn
  • Lynn
  • Wynn
  • Zinn

Sibling Names for Quinn

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