Quentin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Quentin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Quentin?
Quentin is spelled Q-U-E-N-T-I-N. The name has 7 letters.
Quentin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Quentin means “fifth,” derived from the Latin word “quintus,” which denotes the number five.
- Origin
- Quentin is derived from Latin origins, commonly associated with the number five and historically linked to fifth-born children or those born in the fifth…
- Pronunciation
- KWEN-tin · 2 syllables
Quentin Popularity in 2025
Rank#965
Recorded Births238
- Boys usage fell 182 places to #965 and recorded 83 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Quentin Mean?
Quentin means “fifth,” derived from the Latin word “quintus,” which denotes the number five.
Origin: Quentin is derived from Latin origins, commonly associated with the number five and historically linked to fifth-born children or those born in the fifth month.
How Do You Pronounce Quentin?
PronunciationKWEN-tin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Quentin?
- History
- The name Quentin has been used since Roman times in contexts where numerical names such as Quintus were common; its use has continued into modern times in various cultures.
Quentin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 238 | #965 |
| 2024 | Boys | 321 | #783 |
| 2023 | Boys | 336 | #767 |
| 2022 | Boys | 420 | #656 |
| 2021 | Boys | 547 | #539 |
| 2020 | Boys | 528 | #533 |
| 2019 | Boys | 468 | #591 |
| 2018 | Boys | 519 | #542 |
| 2017 | Boys | 526 | #539 |
| 2016 | Boys | 635 | #484 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 616 | #484 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 619 | #470 |
| 2013 | Boys | 731 | #406 |
| 2012 | Boys | 630 | #440 |
| 2011 | Boys | 697 | #405 |
| 2010 | Boys | 714 | #396 |
| 2009 | Boys | 808 | #377 |
| 2008 | Boys | 811 | #378 |
| 2007 | Boys | 820 | #374 |
| 2006 | Boys | 881 | #347 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 913 | #332 |
When Was Quentin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Boys
1,052 recorded births
National rank #272
1997 · Boys
993 recorded births
National rank #282
1996 · Boys
965 recorded births
National rank #284
2004 · Boys
914 recorded births
National rank #330
Where Quentin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| KY | #526 | 8 |
| WA | #529 | 13 |
| IN | #579 | 11 |
| VA | #587 | 12 |
| CO | #626 | 8 |
| OH | #650 | 14 |
| PA | #704 | 12 |