Quinn

Updated: November 22, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Quinn is a name that's been a surname, a given name for boys and a given name for girls. It remains a unisex name but is more popular for girls these days. It has Irish and Gaelic roots and a strong meaning that would give any new baby a great start into the world.

Meaning of the name Quinn:

Irish/Gaelic: Wise or counsel, chief

Origin of the name Quinn:

The baby name Quinn is derived from the Gaelic surname O’Cuinn. It was adopted by the Anglo-Saxons as a surname and eventually became a given name.

Symbolism of the name Quinn:

The Gaelic name O'Cuinn means “descendent of Conn.” Conn is an Irish name that means chief, so the name Quinn may be associated with leadership.

Style of the name Quinn:

Traditional

Gender of the name Quinn:

Quinn is a unisex name, though it's more popular for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Quinn:

Kwin

Number of syllables in the name Quinn:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Quinn:

Quinn is one of the few names that start with a “Q” that doesn't feel too unique or trendy. It often evokes the image of someone who is highly intelligent.

Alternative spellings for the name Quinn:

Quin
Quinne
Quen

Nicknames for the name Quinn:

Q
Queen

Popularity of the name Quinn:

According to the Social Security Administration, Quinn first reached the top 1,000 baby girl names in the United States in 1979, but it didn't make the list again until 1995. Since then, it's been climbing the list, and, as of 2020, it ranked at the 85th spot on the list.

For boys, it's a little less popular. In 2020, it ranked at number 440.