Quinn
Quinn is a unisex name of Irish origin meaning “wise, chief, counsel.” It ranked #97 in the United States in 2025. Quinn derives from the Irish surname O'Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn (chief).'
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how do you pronounce Quinn?
KWIN
where does the name Quinn come from?
From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning descendant of Conn, where conn is generally taken to mean chief, sense or counsel. The underlying Conn is an old Irish personal name in its own right.
It transitioned from surname to popular first name, used equally for boys and girls. Its single-syllable crispness and unisex appeal keep it steady in the top 80.
the history of Quinn
The Ó Cuinn were a family of County Tyrone, and the surname is among the most common in Ireland. Its conversion to a given name is recent and American, and unusually it moved into substantial use for girls in the 2000s while remaining in use for boys, making it one of the more genuinely balanced unisex names in current use.
how popular is this name?
Quinn has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 32 years since 1979, and fell outside it for 15. It peaked at #73 in 2022, and ranked #97 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #97 |
| 2024 | #96 |
| 2023 | #86 |
| 2022 | #73 |
| 2021 | #81 |
| 2020 | #84 |
| 2019 | #83 |
| 2018 | #85 |
| 2017 | #76 |
| 2016 | #79 |
| 2010 | #254 |
| 2000 | #768 |
| 1979 | #981 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Quinn fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Quinn?
- Quinn Hughes (NHL player)
- Quinn (Glee character)
- Anthony Quinn (American-Mexican actor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Quinn?
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what names go well with Quinn?
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quick answers about Quinn
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn means “wise, chief, counsel”.
What is the origin of the name Quinn?
Quinn comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Quin, Cuinn and Quinnley.
How popular is the name Quinn?
Quinn ranked #97 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #73, and it has spent 32 years in the top 1,000 since 1979.
Is Quinn a boy or girl name?
Quinn is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Quinn?
Quinn is pronounced KWIN, with 1 syllable.
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