Quinn is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #276 in 2010 with 1,237 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 1,340 births ranking #259. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 56.4%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 1,551 boys born was named Quinn. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.