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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Quentin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Quenten|Quenton
LatinBoy→ Stable

Quentin

KWEN-tin · 2 syllables

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Boy
#788
→ Stable
#788
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 33
Peak rank
#533 in 2020
5yr change
-19 ranks
Birth frequency
8.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #788 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Quentin

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #788

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-19 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootRomanClassicMasculine2-syllableFormalIntellectualLiteraryUncommonDignified
Character
intellectual curiosityquiet confidenceanalytical mindsophisticated charmindependent spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Quentins

innovativeboldarticulatemeticulousinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Quentin is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #788 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -19 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#788 · rare
Quentin at a Glance
Meaning:From the Roman name Quintinus, derived from Quintus meaning 'fifth.' Traditionally given to the fifth-born son in Roman families.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#533 in 2020
5yr change:-19 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Quentin Tarantino
Film director
Quentin Blake
Illustrator and author
Quentin Crisp
Writer and performer
Similar Sound
Quinn◈Quincy◈QuadeQuest◈Quinton
Similar Style
JulianAdrian◈SebastianVincentMarcus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Quentin
IrisJulianMargotVincentHazel◈FelixVeraDashiell
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Quentin illustration
Name Intelligence
Quentin · Overview
Summary

Quentin is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #788 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Quentin scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Regal character
Quentin carries a serious, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
quentin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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