Quintin
Boy name · #1888 in 2025 · Uniqueness 85/100
Quintin ranks #1888 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 83 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #947, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,687 boys born in 2025 was named Quintin.
Babies named Quintin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 113-year story
Quintin first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 405 boys were named Quintin — good for #505 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 Quintin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Quintin in class?
Quintin scores 85 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Quintin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Quintin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Quintin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Quintins were FL (12), CA (9), MN (7), TX (7), MI (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Quintin
Statistically, parents drawn to Quintin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Quentin, Destin, Agustin, Quinten, and Tristin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Quintin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | #1886 |
| 2024 | 112 | #1556 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1473 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1330 |
| 2021 | 135 | #1365 |
| 2020 | 166 | #1160 |
| 2019 | 163 | #1182 |
| 2018 | 162 | #1176 |
| 2017 | 194 | #1036 |
| 2016 | 182 | #1080 |
| 2015 | 220 | #947 |
| 2014 | 221 | #952 |
| 2013 | 251 | #849 |
| 2012 | 275 | #807 |
| 2011 | 271 | #810 |
| 2010 | 279 | #785 |
| 2009 | 325 | #726 |
| 2008 | 349 | #687 |
| 2007 | 351 | #677 |
| 2006 | 356 | #650 |
| 2005 | 379 | #596 |
| 2004 | 401 | #568 |
| 2003 | 344 | #606 |
| 2002 | 314 | #629 |
| 2001 | 345 | #583 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Quintin a popular boy name?
Quintin ranked #1888 among boys in 2025 with 83 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #947.
When was the name Quintin most popular?
Quintin peaked in 1997, when 405 American boys received the name (ranked #505 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Quintin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,687 newborn American boys was named Quintin. It scores 85/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.