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Quincey

♀ Girl

Pronounced KWIN-see /ˈkwɪn.si/High

Meaning: -ey spelling of Quincy — from Latin quintus, 'fifth' (via a French place-name, 'estate of the fifth son'); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: The fifth: Quincey spells Quincy — 'the fifth; estate of the fifth son'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
Meaning-ey spelling of Quincy — from Latin quintus, 'fifth' (via a French place-name, 'estate of the fifth son'); here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#3891 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 786

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519682025

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

Quincey is an -ey spelling of Quincy — from Latin quintus, 'fifth', via a Norman-French place-name, 'the estate of the fifth son'. A crisp, modern surname-name (President John Quincy Adams; the place Quincy, Massachusetts), used for both sexes, here for girls; nickname Quinn.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-fifth at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Quincy means 'the fifth; the estate of the fifth son' (Latin quintus, via a French place-name) — Quincey is an -ey spelling, used for both sexes (President John Quincy Adams).
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Quincy — root etymology

Variations

QuincyQuincieQuinsey

Nicknames

Quinn

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Quincy— the standard spelling
Quinn— the short form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quincey mean?

Quincey spells Quincy — Latin 'the fifth; estate of the fifth son'.

How do you pronounce Quincey?

It's said KWIN-see /ˈkwɪn.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quincey a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Quincey?

Quincey is a rare name in the U.S.

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