At a glance
- In short
- Quintel is a masculine name of American English origin, pronounced as kwin-TEL. It is a variation of Quintell and has associations with strength and uniqueness.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2016 (#9,664)
- Babies in 2016
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,072 in 1987
- First recorded
- 1977
Meaning of Quintel
Quintel is a masculine name with American English pronunciation, pronounced as kwin-TEL (/kwɪnˈtɛl/). It is a variation of the name Quintell. The origin of Quintel is not specified, but it could potentially be derived from the Latin word "quintus," meaning "fifth." This name has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States over the years. Although it has not been extremely popular, its usage has remained consistent. Quintel has associations with strength and uniqueness, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Quintel
English
- Pronounced kwin-TEL /kwɪnˈtɛl/
Popularity of Quintel in the U.S.
Quintel was last recorded in the U.S. in 2016, ranked #9,664 with 7 babies. It peaked at #3,072 in 1987. It first appears in the records in 1977.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1977–2016 34 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 9,664 | back (not recorded in 2015) |
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | ▲ 28 |
| 2013 | 5 | 12,136 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 6 | 10,808 | ▼ 2,005 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8,803 | back (not recorded in 2008–2009) |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | ▼ 259 |
| 2006 | 6 | 10,662 | ▼ 3,022 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7,640 | ▲ 503 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8,143 | ▲ 500 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8,643 | back (not recorded in 2002) |
| 2001 | 6 | 9,243 | ▼ 1,034 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8,209 | ▲ 495 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 4,291 |
| 1998 | 15 | 4,413 | ▲ 2,205 |
| 1997 | 8 | 6,618 | ▼ 636 |
| 1996 | 9 | 5,982 | ▼ 481 |
| 1995 | 10 | 5,501 | ▼ 964 |
| 1994 | 13 | 4,537 | ▼ 90 |
| 1993 | 13 | 4,447 | ▲ 425 |
| 1992 | 11 | 4,872 | ▲ 1,070 |
| 1991 | 8 | 5,942 | ▼ 1,535 |
| 1990 | 12 | 4,407 | ▲ 404 |
| 1989 | 10 | 4,811 | ▼ 649 |
| 1988 | 11 | 4,162 | ▼ 1,090 |
| 1987 | 16 | 3,072 | ▲ 1,385 |
| 1986 | 9 | 4,457 | ▲ 1,328 |
| 1985 | 6 | 5,785 | ▼ 2,084 |
| 1984 | 11 | 3,701 | ▼ 71 |
| 1983 | 11 | 3,630 | ▲ 1,990 |
| 1982 | 6 | 5,620 | ▼ 2,019 |
| 1981 | 11 | 3,601 | ▲ 2,649 |
| 1980 | 5 | 6,250 | ▼ 895 |
| 1979 | 6 | 5,355 | back (not recorded in 1978) |
| 1977 | 7 | 4,582 | new |