Quentin
Quentin is a boys' name of English origin meaning “fifth.” It ranked #965 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Quentin?
KWEN-tin
where does the name Quentin come from?
From the Latin Quintinus, a diminutive of the Roman first name Quintus, fifth.
Quentin derives from the Latin 'Quintinus,' meaning 'the fifth,' originally given to a fifth child or one born in the fifth month. Saint Quentin was a 3rd-century Roman martyr. The name has a literary and cinematic edge through Quentin Tarantino and Quentin Crisp, projecting creativity, intelligence, and a hint of unconventionality.
how popular is this name?
Quentin has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 118 years since 1905, and fell outside it for 3. It peaked at #220 in 1919, and ranked #965 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #965 |
| 2024 | #783 |
| 2023 | #767 |
| 2022 | #656 |
| 2021 | #539 |
| 2020 | #533 |
| 2019 | #591 |
| 2018 | #542 |
| 2017 | #539 |
| 2016 | #484 |
| 2010 | #396 |
| 2000 | #325 |
| 1990 | #338 |
| 1980 | #368 |
| 1970 | #394 |
| 1960 | #699 |
| 1950 | #624 |
| 1940 | #841 |
| 1930 | #576 |
| 1920 | #312 |
| 1919 | #220 |
| 1910 | #859 |
| 1905 | #919 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Quentin fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Quentin
The name honours a third-century French martyr, and the Normans brought it to England, where it never became especially popular.
who are famous people named Quentin?
- Quentin Tarantino (American filmmaker, Pulp Fiction)
- Quentin Blake (English illustrator, famous for Roald Dahl collaborations)
what are the nicknames and variants of Quentin?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Quentin?
what names go well with Quentin?
Sibling names that share Quentin's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Quentin
What does the name Quentin mean?
Quentin means “fifth”.
What is the origin of the name Quentin?
Quentin comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Quintin.
How popular is the name Quentin?
Quentin ranked #965 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1919, at #220, and it has spent 118 years in the top 1,000 since 1905.
Is Quentin a boy or girl name?
Quentin is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Quentin?
Quentin is pronounced KWEN-tin, with 2 syllables.
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