Quinn is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #283 in 2025 with 159 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 219 births ranking #245. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,490.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,710 boys born was named Quinn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Quinn is a sharp Irish surname name usually linked with ideas of chiefship or wisdom. It feels clean, modern, and strongly unisex.
The name moved smoothly from surname to first-name use because of its concise shape and contemporary sound. It has remained popular by feeling both substantial and easy to wear.