Boy · #7,412 in 2026

Quenton

Quenton is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Quenton Ashlyn (1858–1933), the pseudonym of society entertainer Frank Kennedy Quenton Cassidy, American writer, author of Once A Runner' Quenton DeCosey, American professional basketball player Antwone Quenton Fisher, American director, screenwriter, author, film producer Quenton Leach (1972–2020), Australian rules footballer Quenton…

Current Rank
#7,412
Peak Rank
#1,049 (1990)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-43%
1917
First Year
2026
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#1049
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
103
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Quenton

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Quenton is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Quenton Ashlyn (1858–1933), the pseudonym of society entertainer Frank Kennedy Quenton Cassidy, American writer, author of Once A Runner' Quenton DeCosey, American professional basketball player Antwone Quenton Fisher, American director, screenwriter, author, film producer Quenton Leach (1972–2020), Australian rules footballer Quenton…

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The Story of Quenton

Quenton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 102 Quentons were born — ranking #1,049 that year. As of 2026, Quenton ranks #7,412 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-43%). In total, more than 3K Quentons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Quenton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quenton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quenton

What does the name Quenton mean?
Quenton is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Quenton Ashlyn (1858–1933), the pseudonym of society entertainer Frank Kennedy Quenton Cassidy, American writer, author of Once A Runner' Quenton DeCosey, American professional basketball player Antwone Quenton Fisher, American director, screenwriter, author, film producer Quenton Leach (1972–2020), Australian rules footballer Quenton…
How popular is Quenton in 2026?
In 2026, Quenton ranks #7,412 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Quenton most popular?
Quenton reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #1,049 that year with 102 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Quenton most popular?
Quenton has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Quenton.
Is Quenton a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Quenton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Quenton?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quenton include Hosey, Aven, Lim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quenton

Quenton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Quenton's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #1,049. Use the chart and map above to compare Quenton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.