At a glance
- In short
- Quinntin is a unique male name meaning "fifth," offering classic sophistication and a distinctive alternative to Quentin. Rare yet timeless, perfect for a baby boy.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #12,008 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,527 in 1989
- First recorded
- 1988
Meaning of Quinntin
Quinntin is a unique and distinguished male name, pronounced as KWIN-tin (/kwɪnˈtɪn/). It is a variation of the name Quentin, which has Latin origins and means "fifth." This name was traditionally given to the fifth-born child in a family. Quinntin has an air of classic sophistication and has been used sporadically in the United States over the years.
Data from the Social Security Administration shows that its popularity has fluctuated, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 12 newborns per year between 1988 and 2022. Its highest rank was in 1989 when it reached 4525th place. Despite its relatively rare usage, Quinntin carries a timeless appeal and offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a less common yet traditional name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Quinntin
English
- Pronounced KWIN-tin /kwɪnˈtɪn/
Popularity of Quinntin in the U.S.
Quinntin was the #12,008 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,527 in 1989. It first appears in the records in 1988.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1988–2025 21 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 12,008 | back (not recorded in 2023–2024) |
| 2022 | 10 | 7,768 | back (not recorded in 2018–2021) |
| 2017 | 6 | 10,775 | ▼ 2,629 |
| 2016 | 9 | 8,146 | back (not recorded in 2014–2015) |
| 2013 | 6 | 10,728 | ▲ 1,546 |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | ▼ 5,696 |
| 2011 | 12 | 6,578 | back (not recorded in 2010) |
| 2009 | 11 | 7,236 | ▲ 1,088 |
| 2008 | 9 | 8,324 | ▼ 1,230 |
| 2007 | 11 | 7,094 | back (not recorded in 2006) |
| 2005 | 5 | 11,472 | ▼ 1,524 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | ▼ 1,305 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8,643 | ▲ 2,024 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 1999–2001) |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,479 | ▼ 1,198 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7,281 | ▼ 785 |
| 1996 | 8 | 6,496 | ▲ 2,372 |
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | back (not recorded in 1992–1994) |
| 1991 | 6 | 7,271 | back (not recorded in 1990) |
| 1989 | 11 | 4,527 | ▲ 2,743 |
| 1988 | 5 | 7,270 | new |