Quinton
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
31,427 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1996 Peak Popularity Year
871 Peak Births

Quinton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Quinton is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'fifth'. It evolved from the Latin 'Quintus' through 'Quintinus' to become Quinton. The name is associated with traits of uniqueness and creativity, and it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a modern choice today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Quinton"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪntən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Quinton derives from the Latin name 'Quintinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Quintus', meaning 'fifth'. The name was often given to the fifth-born child or to children born in the fifth month.

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Meaning

fifth

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Language Evolution

Quintus, Quintinus, Quinton

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Historical Usage

Quinton gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century and has remained a recognizable name since then.

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Variants & Derivatives

Quint, Quin, Quinny

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Quinton is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.

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Famous People

Quinton Tarantino - American filmmaker, Quinton de Kock - South African cricketer, Quinton Jefferson - American football player

📊 Quinton Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Quinton Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 871 peak births in 1996

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 47 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Quinton" - Complete Guide (6 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Quinton". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 6 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Quinton"

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 "Quinton"

"Quinton" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 816th of 7545 1,091
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 996th of 6773 776
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 772nd of 7552 1,720
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 600th of 10718 2,927
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 357th of 16616 10,183
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 434th of 24088 9,762
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 648th of 23106 4,926
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 14676th of 27321 42

Regional Popularity of "Quinton" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
78.53%
1112th/1416
85.06%
1173rd/1379
22.82%
540th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
73.67%
1139th/1546
- 37.10%
873rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
41.89%
933rd/2227
49.71%
1208th/2430
20.82%
594th/2853
60.61%
1682nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
22.13%
650th/2937
30.89%
1076th/3483
12.68%
446th/3518
24.48%
990th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
9.23%
340th/3685
12.85%
575th/4475
4.72%
245th/5194
9.13%
577th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.51%
344th/4582
11.46%
592nd/5164
5.67%
415th/7313
6.93%
517th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
12.65%
504th/3984
16.29%
731st/4487
9.97%
680th/6822
11.03%
692nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Quinton" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
5194th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Quinton"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Quinton" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Quinton" in the United States

The name Quinton is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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 relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Quinton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female 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 female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Quinton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 816th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 996th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 772nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 600th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 357th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 434th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 648th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14676th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Quinton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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