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Quinn is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname O Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' with Conn signifying 'wisdom' or 'intellect.' The name has evolved from O Cuinn to Quin and finally to Quinn. Its traits include associations with intelligence and strength, and it has no biblical relevance. Quinn gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century and is currently perceived as a trendy unisex name.

The name Quinn is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Quinn has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Quinn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2777th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2213th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1132nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 679th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 493rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 298th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 398th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6182nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2380th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1335th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 463rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 90th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Quinn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.