Quinton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Quinton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Quinton?
Quinton is spelled Q-U-I-N-T-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Quinton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Quinton may derive from the Old English elements meaning “queen's estate” or from the Latin name Quintus, meaning “fifth.”
- Origin
- Quinton may derive from Old English or Latin origins, linked respectively to estate or numerical meanings.
- Pronunciation
- KWIN-ton · 2 syllables
Quinton Popularity in 2025
Rank#973
Recorded Births235
- Boys usage fell 141 places to #973 and recorded 63 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 Quinton Mean?
Quinton may derive from the Old English elements meaning “queen's estate” or from the Latin name Quintus, meaning “fifth.”
Origin: Quinton may derive from Old English or Latin origins, linked respectively to estate or numerical meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Quinton?
PronunciationKWIN-ton
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Quinton?
- History
- Quinton has been used as a personal name in English-speaking countries and reflects connections to Latin names such as Quintus.
Quinton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 235 | #973 |
| 2024 | Boys | 298 | #832 |
| 2023 | Boys | 303 | #809 |
| 2022 | Boys | 335 | #757 |
| 2021 | Boys | 373 | #704 |
| 2020 | Boys | 376 | #684 |
| 2019 | Boys | 382 | #675 |
| 2018 | Boys | 462 | #593 |
| 2017 | Boys | 508 | #547 |
| 2016 | Boys | 456 | #594 |
| 2015 | Boys | 465 | #594 |
| 2014 | Boys | 491 | #565 |
| 2013 | Boys | 480 | #552 |
| 2012 | Boys | 497 | #528 |
| 2011 | Boys | 479 | #530 |
| 2010 | Boys | 531 | #489 |
| 2009 | Boys | 516 | #525 |
| 2008 | Boys | 597 | #463 |
| 2007 | Boys | 561 | #479 |
| 2006 | Boys | 555 | #478 |
| 2005 | Boys | 559 | #459 |
| 2004 | Boys | 529 | #476 |
| 2003 | Boys | 645 | #402 |
| 2002 | Boys | 620 | #407 |
When Was Quinton 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.
1996 · Boys
871 recorded births
National rank #302
1995 · Boys
860 recorded births
National rank #307
1990 · Boys
852 recorded births
National rank #296
1994 · Boys
842 recorded births
National rank #310
Where Quinton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #498 | 5 |
| KY | #526 | 8 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| WA | #604 | 11 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| OH | #676 | 13 |
| WI | #678 | 6 |
| UT | #703 | 5 |