Quin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIN /ˈkwɪn/High

Meaning: Single-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom')Medium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and Irish: Quin spells Quinn — 'descendant of Conn (chief, wise)' — with a single n. Sleek, modern, and warm.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningSingle-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom')

U.S. rank (2025)#5344 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,696

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Quin is a single-n spelling of Quinn — from the Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn from conn, 'chief, wisdom, sense'). A sleek, crisp surname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly beside Quinn. Rare, descendant-of-Conn at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Quinn comes from the Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom') — Quin is a streamlined single-n spelling.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Quinn — root etymology

Variations

QuinnQuintonCuinn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quin mean?

Quin spells Quinn — Irish 'descendant of Conn (chief, wise)'.

How do you pronounce Quin?

It's said KWIN /ˈkwɪn/ — a single syllable.

Is Quin a boy or girl name?

Quin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Quin?

Quin is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Quinn is more common.