Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Quinn
UnisexIrish· “descendant of Conn”
- Meaning
- descendant of Conn
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KWIHN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #97
- US babies 2025
- 2,634
- Best rank
- #73 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Quinn
Quinn is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “descendant of Conn”.
Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn". The older given name Conn is often linked to words meaning "chief" or "wisdom", though its precise origin is debated. In Irish legend, Conn of the Hundred Battles was a celebrated high king, and many families claim descent from him. As a first name, Quinn is one of the more evenly shared unisex choices, used for both boys and girls. Its crisp single syllable and unusual qu opening make it sound modern and confident, and it fits easily with almost any surname. It also works well as a middle name for a longer first name.
Other spellings with the same sound: Quin.
Popularity over time
Quinn first appears in US Social Security records in 1948. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 32 different years, starting in 1979. Its best national rank was #73 in 2022, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 3,649 were named Quinn. In 2025, 2,634 babies were named Quinn, and it ranked #97 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,258 in 1980, #770 in 2000, #255 in 2010, and #97 in 2025. Of the 52,503 US girls named Quinn since records began, 52% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 17,572 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Sawyer, Finley, Harley, and Riley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Quinn ranked highest in Wyoming, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #29 | 9 |
| Minnesota | #40 | 89 |
| Wisconsin | #42 | 82 |
| South Dakota | #45 | 17 |
| Nebraska | #46 | 32 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Quinn is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 71% of US babies named Quinn were girls and 29% were boys.
Quinn is usually pronounced KWIHN, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with Q and ends in “-nn”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Quin.
Middle names for Quinn
A few middle names that flow with Quinn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Quinn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “descendant of Conn”.
What is the origin of the name Quinn?
Quinn has Irish roots. Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn".
Is Quinn a popular name?
Yes. Quinn ranked #97 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Quinn a boy or girl name?
Quinn is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 71% of US babies named Quinn were girls and 29% were boys.
How do you pronounce Quinn?
Quinn is usually pronounced KWIHN. 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