Unisex · #4,514 in 2026

Quincey

Current Rank
#4,514
Peak Rank
#1,287 (2002)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-16%
👧 Girl peak #4,453 (797 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,287 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
2026
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#1287
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
83
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1968
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#4453
Peak Rank
797
Total Count
42
Years Active

The Story of Quincey

As a girl name

Quincey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1968, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 30 Quinceys were born — ranking #4,584 that year. As of 2026, Quincey ranks #5,183 for girls with 25 births, holding steady (+2%). In total, more than 797 Quinceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Quincey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 52 Quinceys were born — ranking #2,068 that year. As of 2026, Quincey ranks #4,514 for boys with 23 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 2K Quinceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Quincey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quincey 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 Quincey

What does the name Quincey mean?
Quincey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Quincey in 2026?
In 2026, Quincey ranks #4,514 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.
When was Quincey most popular?
Quincey reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #1,287 that year with 52 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Quincey most popular?
Quincey has historically been most popular in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Quincey.
Is Quincey a unisex name?
Yes — Quincey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Quinceys assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Quincey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quincey include Fredie, Broadus, Gorman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quincey

Quincey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Quincey's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #1,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Quincey'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.