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Quinto

KWEEN-toh /ˈkwin.to/ Italian

At a glance

In short
Quinto is a strong and distinctive Italian name meaning "fifth."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1929 (#3,247)
Babies in 1929
7 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#1,527 in 1912
First recorded
1912

Meaning of Quinto

Quinto is a strong and distinctive name with Italian origins. It is derived from the Latin word "Quintus," meaning "fifth." This name carries a sense of significance, as it was traditionally given to the fifth-born child in a family. The pronunciation of Quinto is KWEEN-toh (/ˈkwin.to/), emphasizing the first syllable. In terms of popularity, Quinto has had sporadic usage over the years in the United States. While it peaked in popularity during the early 20th century, it has become less common in recent decades. However, this gives Quinto an air of uniqueness and individuality for parents seeking a less mainstream name for their child. With its rich history and distinctive sound, Quinto makes an excellent choice for parents looking for an original and meaningful name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Quinto

Italian

Popularity of Quinto in the U.S.

Quinto was last recorded in the U.S. in 1929, ranked #3,247 with 7 babies. It peaked at #1,527 in 1912. It first appears in the records in 1912.

Bar and line chart: Quinto in the U.S., 1912–1929. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 15 in 1918 and 7 in 1929. Line: rank among boy names, peak #1,527 in 1912, #3,247 in 1929.
  • Boys named Quinto (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1912–1929. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1912⁠–⁠1929 12 rows
Quinto: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192973,247back (not recorded in 1928)
192763,780back (not recorded in 1925–1926)
192493,023back (not recorded in 1923)
192293,014back (not recorded in 1921)
192054,286▼ 895
191973,391▼ 1,318
1918152,073▲ 350
1917112,423▲ 1,093
191663,516▼ 434
191573,082▼ 167
191462,915back (not recorded in 1913)
1912111,527new

Notable people named Quinto

  • Quinto Martini was an Italian artist and writer born in Seano, Tuscany.