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Quintin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIN-tin /ˈkwɪn.tɪn/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to a fifth child.Medium

In 30 seconds: Quintin is a variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus by way of Quintus, 'fifth', once given to a fifth child.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to a fifth child.
U.S. rank (2024)#1555 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births112 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719122024

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

History & Origin

The name reaches back to the Latin Quintus, meaning 'fifth', which gave rise to Quintinus and then to Quentin. Traditionally it could mark a fifth child or a child born in the fifth month. This spelling keeps the Latin numbering at its heart while offering a slightly different look from Quentin.

Its relatives spread across spellings and languages, from Quentin and Quinton to the Latin Quintinus and the Italian Quintino. The hard 'Qu' opening gives the whole family a distinctive, classical ring.

Did you know? Quintin is a spelling variant of Quentin, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Quintin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

QuentinQuintenQuintonQuintinusQuintino

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Quentin— The standard spelling of this name, with the same Latin 'fifth' root.
Quinton— A listed variation, the same name with a different vowel in the spelling.
Quinn— A short relative sharing the Qu- opening and Latin-flavored sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Quintin mean?

Quintin is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Quintin?

It's commonly said KWIN-tin /ˈkwɪn.tɪn/.

Is Quintin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Quintin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Quintin?

In 2024, Quintin ranked #1555 in the U.S. for boys, with 112 births recorded.