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Quincy Pronunciation

Quincy is pronounced KWIN-see /ˈkwɪn.si/High

Meaning: Estate of the fifth son; French place-name surname from the personal name Quintus (fifth) + -cy suffix denoting estateHigh

In 30 seconds: A French-origin surname meaning 'estate of the fifth son,' rooted in the Latin Quintus. Long associated with the Adams presidential family of Quincy, Massachusetts, it is now finding favor as a girls' name.

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Origin HighFrench, English

MeaningEstate of the fifth son; French place-name surname from the personal name Quintus (fifth) + -cy suffix denoting estate

U.S. rank (2025)#815 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births335 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Quincy is an anglicization of a French surname derived from the Latin personal name Quintus (fifth) combined with the Old French estate suffix -cy. It came to England with the Normans and became attached to the town in Massachusetts settled by descendants of the Quincy family.

Quincy was used as a given name in the 19th century, most famously for the 6th U.S. President John Quincy Adams. In the late 20th century, music producer Quincy Jones brought it new cultural currency. From the 2010s it began appearing in girls' data, ranking #958 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Both John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams were born in what is now Quincy, Massachusetts — named for Colonel John Quincy, whose own name commemorated the fifth son in the Quincy family lineage.

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Variations

QuinceyQuinci

Nicknames

QuinnQ

Themes & Styles

Latin Unisex French Surname-style Presidential

Famous Bearers

★John Quincy Adams (1767–1848)
6th President of the United States, son of President John Adams. His middle name is the source of the given-name tradition.
★Quincy Jones (1933–2024)
American record producer, composer, and musician, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music.

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Quincy?

Quincy is pronounced KWIN-see (/ˈkwɪn.si/). Press play above to hear Quincy said aloud.

How do you say Quincy?

Quincy is said KWIN-see (/ˈkwɪn.si/). Press play above to hear Quincy said aloud.

What does the name Quincy mean?

Quincy means 'estate of the fifth son,' from a French surname rooted in Latin Quintus (fifth).

Is Quincy a boy or girl name?

Quincy is used for both sexes and has been trending for girls in recent years.

How popular is Quincy?

Quincy ranked #958 for U.S. girls in 2024.