Quin

A Irish name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsIrishDeclining Also a pet name
#4655 966in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Quin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, an anglicization of the Gaelic surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn' — with Conn possibly meaning 'sense,' 'reason,' or 'chief.'

Quin is the streamlined, masculine version of Quinn — sharing all the Celtic energy of that popular name while feeling slightly more minimalist and rare. With the -n ending and crisp Q opening, it reads as confident and clean. It's equally effective as a full name or a nickname for Quinton or Quinlan, giving it useful flexibility.

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Popularity Over Time

Quin was #1903 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4655, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Quin
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s155
2010s385
2000s499
1990s237
1980s117
1970s85
1960s101
1950s65
1940s15
1930s6
1920s8
1910s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(76 years, 19182024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Quin
YearBirthsRank
202422#4655
202331#3689
202237#3260
202136#3281
202029#3710
201941#2978
201837#3153
201738#3108
201635#3277
201536#3208
201439#2971
201328#3726
201240#2944
201151#2468
201040#2952
200952#2475
200838#3090
200755#2358
200659#2200
200540#2742

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Quin as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Quin has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 572 births since 1967.

#7489
Current rank
572
Total births
2017
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Quin be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Quin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #4655. As a girl's name, it ranks #7489.

Quin has two lives

Quin, the baby name
#4655boys
1,678 babies
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Quin, the pet name
#5951pet name
11 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19182024) · Methodology