Quinn is a unisex name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 3,304 babies in the United States.
Quinn at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/kwɪn/
About the name Quinn
Quinn belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Quinn first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 86,174 babies since 1880, including 3,304 in 2024.
The meaning of Quinn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Quinn a boy or girl name?
Quinn is a unisex name. In 2024, 3,304 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Quinn?
Quinn comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.
How popular is the name Quinn?
Quinn is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 86,174 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Quinn?
Quinn is pronounced /kwɪn/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.