Boy · #2,243 in 2026

Quinten

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

Current Rank

#2,243

Peak Rank

#673 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-39%

1913

First Year

2026

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#673

Peak Rank

Total Count

108

Years Active

The Story of Quinten

Quinten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 256 Quintens were born — ranking #691 that year. As of 2026, Quinten ranks #2,243 for baby boys with 65 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 8K Quintens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Quinten

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

Quintan
Quintin
Quinton
Kuantan
Quentin
Clinton
Quantum
Quinta
Quantam
Quitten
Quintain
Kinton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quinten

What does the name Quinten mean?

Quinten 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 Quinten in 2026?

In 2026, Quinten ranks #2,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 65 babies given the name that year.

When was Quinten most popular?

Quinten reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #673 that year with 256 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Quinten most popular?

Quinten has historically been most popular in Montana, Indiana, Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Quinten.

Is Quinten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Quinten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quinten include Dominque, Garner, Bernardo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quinten

Quinten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Quinten's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #673. Use the chart and map above to compare Quinten'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.