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Quincy
UnisexFrench, Latin· “estate of Quintus, 'fifth'”
- Meaning
- estate of Quintus, 'fifth'
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- KWIHN-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #654
- US babies 2025
- 422
- Best rank
- #273 (1977)
- Peak year
- 1977
Meaning and origin of Quincy
Quincy is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “estate of Quintus, 'fifth'”.
Quincy comes from a surname taken from French place names such as Cuinchy, which derive from the Roman personal name Quintus, meaning fifth. The Norman family de Quincy came to England after the Conquest. In the United States, the name gained fame through John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, whose middle name honored his great-grandfather, and through the city of Quincy in Massachusetts. The music producer Quincy Jones gave it a creative association. It is used for both boys and girls. Quincy feels playful and distinctive. Quin is a natural nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Quincey.
Popularity over time
Quincy has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 107 different years. Its best national rank was #273 in 1977, the same year it reached its highest count of 716 babies. In 2025, 422 babies were named Quincy, and it ranked #654 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,067 in 1920, #1,035 in 1950, #346 in 1980, #509 in 2000, #534 in 2010, and #654 in 2025. Of the 27,773 US boys named Quincy since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 4,450 babies. Since 2010, 6,918 more have been named Quincy.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Jamey, Torrey, Tory, and Jammie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Quincy ranked highest in Montana, Oregon, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #276 | 5 |
| Oregon | #365 | 11 |
| Kansas | #379 | 10 |
| Colorado | #414 | 15 |
| Washington | #418 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Quincy is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 27% of US babies named Quincy were girls and 73% were boys.
Quincy is usually pronounced KWIHN-see, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Q and ends in “-cy”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Quincey.
Middle names for Quincy
A few middle names that flow with Quincy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Quincy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quincy mean?
Quincy is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “estate of Quintus, 'fifth'”.
What is the origin of the name Quincy?
Quincy has French, Latin, and English roots. Quincy comes from a surname taken from French place names such as Cuinchy, which derive from the Roman personal name Quintus, meaning fifth.
Is Quincy a popular name?
Yes. Quincy ranked #654 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Quincy a boy or girl name?
Quincy is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 27% of US babies named Quincy were girls and 73% were boys.
How do you pronounce Quincy?
Quincy is usually pronounced KWIHN-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings