Quentin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Quentin is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'fifth'. It evolved from the Latin 'Quintus' through various forms before arriving at its modern usage. The name has historical significance, particularly in the context of saints, and has gained popularity in recent centuries. It is associated with creativity and strength, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Quentin is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Quentin has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Quentin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 452nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 689th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 642nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 423rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 335th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 355th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 549th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8445th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10645th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24909th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Quentin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Quentin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɛntɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Quentin is derived from the Latin name 'Quintinus', which is a diminutive of 'Quintus', meaning 'fifth'. It was often given to the fifth child in a family.
Meaning
fifth
Language Evolution
Quintus, Quintinus, Quentinus, Quentin
Historical Usage
Quentin gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it became a common name. It was also borne by several saints, which contributed to its use in Christian contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Quint, Quin, Quinny
Modern Popularity & Image
Quentin is perceived as a strong and classic name with artistic and literary connotations, partly due to its association with famous figures like Quentin Tarantino.
Famous People
Quentin Tarantino, Quentin Blake, Quentin Wilson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Quentin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Quentin"
"Quentin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 452nd of 7545 | 2,760 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 689th of 6773 | 1,483 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 642nd of 7552 | 2,568 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 423rd of 10718 | 5,736 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 335th of 16616 | 11,067 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 355th of 24088 | 13,346 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 549th of 23106 | 6,261 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8445th of 19264 | 67 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10645th of 27321 | 85 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24909th of 35406 | 21 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Quentin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
22.25% 315th/1416 |
28.64% 395th/1379 |
22.99% 544th/2366 |
42.73% 488th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.28% 530th/1546 |
37.08% 577th/1556 |
62.60% 1473rd/2353 |
57.60% 891st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.88% 554th/2227 |
23.13% 562nd/2430 |
25.94% 740th/2853 |
29.33% 814th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.50% 367th/2937 |
15.56% 542nd/3483 |
10.57% 372nd/3518 |
15.18% 614th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.00% 258th/3685 |
10.08% 451st/4475 |
5.06% 263rd/5194 |
8.47% 535th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.81% 266th/4582 |
7.73% 399th/5164 |
5.17% 378th/7313 |
5.51% 411th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.82% 431st/3984 |
12.03% 540th/4487 |
9.19% 627th/6822 |
8.51% 534th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Quentin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Quentin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Quentin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.