Is Quinlee a boy's or girl's name?

Quinlee is primarily a girl's name.

When was Quinlee most popular?

Quinlee reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 32 births that year. It is currently ranked #5732 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Quinlee?

Quinlee is currently ranked #5732 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 279 babies since 2010.

Quinlee

An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameIrishDeclining

#5732▼ 640in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Quinlee is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a feminine variant of Quinn — from the Gaelic Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'reason.' The -lee ending softens Quinn's sharp energy into a gentle, flowing feminine form, making it feel at once Celtic and effortlessly contemporary.

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Popularity Over Time

Quinlee has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Quinlee
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	135	#4991	—
2010s	144	#9100	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 2010–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Quinlee
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	22	#5732	-4 (-15.4%)
2023	26	#5092	-6 (-18.8%)
2022	32	#4446	+6 (23.1%)
2021	26	#5062	-3 (-10.3%)
2020	29	#4625	+7 (31.8%)
2019	22	#5749	0
2018	22	#5742	+1 (4.8%)
2017	21	#5990	-2 (-8.7%)
2016	23	#5754	+5 (27.8%)
2015	18	#6921	+1 (5.9%)
2014	17	#7229	+11 (183.3%)
2013	6	#16083	-3 (-33.3%)
2011	9	#11940	+3 (50.0%)
2010	6	#16488	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2010–2024) · Methodology