Quinn is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #296 in 2011 with 1,130 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 1,340 births ranking #259. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.9%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 1,681 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.