Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Quince

Name: Popularity of the name Quince in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Quince, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#2,205 (1964)

Total Babies

576

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

2024

Last Year

1964

Peak Year

#2205

Peak Rank

576

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Quince

Quince first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 14 Quinces were born — ranking #2,205 that year. As of 2026, Quince ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 576 Quinces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Quince

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

Quinze
Quins
Queens
Quinn
Quincy
Quin
Quincey
Quinch
Quints
Quinney
Quinnie
Cwin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quince

What does the name Quince mean?

Quince is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Quince in 2026?

In 2026, Quince ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Quince most popular?

Quince reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #2,205 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Quince a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Quince is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Quince?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quince include Carry, Peder, Bevan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quince

Quince is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 576 births in the dataset. Quince's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #2,205. Use the chart and map above to compare Quince'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.