Quinn
Irish name meaning “descendant of Conn; chief”
- Gender
- Unisex · 81% girls
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- descendant of Conn; chief
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #452
- Born in 2023
- 3,539
Meaning & origin
Quinn comes from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom'. It is popular for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Quinn ranked #452 for children. It has eased down roughly 96 places over the past decade.
In 2023, Quinn was given to 2,853 girls and 686 boys in the US — about 81% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #281 in 2008
“Unranked” means Quinn was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
Quinn: frequently asked questions
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn is a Irish name meaning "descendant of Conn; chief". Quinn comes from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom'. It is popular for any gender.
Where does the name Quinn come from?
Quinn is of Irish origin. Quinn comes from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom'. It is popular for any gender.
Is Quinn a boy or a girl name?
Quinn is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named Quinn?
In 2023, Quinn was given to 2,853 girls and 686 boys in the US — about 81% girls.
Is Quinn a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Quinn ranked #452 for children. It has eased down roughly 96 places over the past decade.