Quinlan
Boy name · #3883 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Quinlan? In official American birth records, Quinlan has been tracked continuously since 1977, giving it 48 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby boys were named Quinlan, placing it at #3883 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2457, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 boys born in 2025 was named Quinlan.
Babies named Quinlan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 48-year story
Quinlan first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 144 boys were named Quinlan — good for #1172 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Quinlan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Quinlan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Quinlan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Quinlan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Quinlan is most common
State-level data for Quinlan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Quinlan
Statistically, parents drawn to Quinlan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Keylan, Jaylan, Keilan, Daylan, and Caelan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Quinlan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3848 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3524 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3566 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3617 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3497 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3274 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2421 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2796 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2587 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2457 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2317 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2182 |
| 2012 | 80 | #1832 |
| 2011 | 89 | #1675 |
| 2010 | 89 | #1713 |
| 2009 | 82 | #1809 |
| 2008 | 103 | #1553 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1287 |
| 2006 | 144 | #1172 |
| 2005 | 112 | #1343 |
| 2004 | 99 | #1425 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1296 |
| 2002 | 104 | #1295 |
| 2001 | 100 | #1307 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Quinlan?
In official American birth records, the name Quinlan first appeared in 1977 (over 48 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 48 years.
Is Quinlan a popular boy name?
Quinlan ranked #3883 among boys in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2457.
When was the name Quinlan most popular?
Quinlan peaked in 2006, when 144 American boys received the name (ranked #1172 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Quinlan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American boys was named Quinlan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.