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Quinlan

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Pronounced KWIN-lun /ˈkwɪn.lən/Medium

Meaning: Quinlan is an Irish surname (O Caoinleain), often read as 'descendant of Caoinlean,' with associations to 'slender; graceful; well-shaped.' Unisex; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname name: Quinlan means 'descendant of Caoinlean' (said 'KWIN-lun'). Unisex and strong.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningQuinlan is an Irish surname (O Caoinleain), often read as 'descendant of Caoinlean,' with associations to 'slender; graceful; well-shaped.' Unisex; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#5670 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 735

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019882025

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

Quinlan is an Irish surname turned given name, 'descendant of Caoinlean,' with a shade of 'slender; graceful.' It reads as a modern, unisex surname pick, rare in the U.S. and used here for a girl (said 'KWIN-lun').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and is used for both girls and boys. Rare, unisex, and surname-style.

Did you know? Quinlan is an Irish surname (O Caoinleain), read as 'descendant of Caoinlean' with a sense of 'slender; graceful.' It reads as a strong, unisex surname name, used here for a girl (said 'KWIN-lun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Quinlan — Irish surname O Caoinleain; unisex

Variations

QuinlannQuinlinQuinlyn

Nicknames

QuinnLan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quinlan mean?

Quinlan is an Irish surname read as 'descendant of Caoinlean,' with a sense of 'slender; graceful.'

How do you pronounce Quinlan?

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

Is Quinlan a boy or girl name?

Quinlan is unisex; used here for a girl.

How popular is Quinlan?

Quinlan is a rare name in the U.S. and used for both girls and boys.

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