Preparing for Baby Quinn Name Meaning By Christine Coppa Christine Coppa Christine is a lifestyle journalist with 17 years of professional experience and the author of the parenting book, Rattled! Learn about our editorial process Updated on June 10, 2022 Fact checked by Marley Hall Fact checked by Marley Hall LinkedIn Marley Hall is a writer and fact-checker who is certified in clinical and translational research. Her work has been published in medical journals in the field of surgery, and she has received numerous awards for publication in education. Learn about our editorial process Print Onfokus/Getty The name Quinn began as a Scottish/Irish surname in Ireland, coming from O'Cuinn, meaning "descendent of Conn." (Conn comes from the Irish word ceann, meaning “head,” chief leader, intelligence.) In Latin, the single syllable name means "a girl who is as pretty as two" and "essence." Quinn is one of the first Irish unisex names on the rise for both genders, though there are now far more girl Quinns than boys. If you have a baby boy or girl on the way, Quinn just might be a win for your family. Origin: Irish, Celtic, Gaelic, LatinGender: Quinn is considered a gender-neutral name, traditionally meaning "head" and "wise."Pronunciation: KWIN Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular is the Name Quinn? The name Quinn experienced its first sharp rise in popularity between 1997 and 1999, and has been climbing ever since. It's remained in the top 100 names for females since 2015 and is holding strong. Quinn is the 80th most popular female name in the U.S., according to 2021 Social Security Administration data. The latest statistics rank the name Quinn as the No. 405th most popular name for males in America. Name Variations The following are variations of the name of Quinn: Gwen (Welsh)Kwen (Celtic)Quin (Irish)Quinella (Latin)Quinna (Irish)Quinne (Irish)Quintessa (Latin)Quynn (Irish) Similar Names Similar sounding names to Quinn: AveryConnellEverlyDeclanFinnHarperPiperRowanTuckerWren Other names starting with Q: QuadeQuentin QuincyQuintaQuintanaQuintinaQuilenQuilla Common Nicknames Quinn may be a short and sophisticated name, but that doesn't mean there aren't playful and even regal nicknames for the moniker including: QQuinnyQueen Suggested Sibling Names Looking for a sibling name for Quinn? Here are some popular options: CillianConnorLiamRoryCassidyFionaMckennaSaoirse Famous People Named Quinn Notable people named Quinn include actors, artists, and athletes. The name and its variations have also popped up on the big and small screens. Quinn L. Cummings, American actress who played Lucy McFadden in Neil Simon's "The Goodbye Girl," for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressQuinn Culkin, American actress who appeared in "Home Alone," alongside her brother, Macaulay CulkinQuinn Buckner, American former professional basketball player and coachQuinn Martin (1922-1987), was an American television producer, and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1997 Fictional Quinns Popular fictional Quinns include: Quinn Fabray, played by Dianna Argon in the Fox television series, "Glee" (2009-2015)Dr. Michaela Quinn, played by Jane Seymore in the CBS television series, "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993-1998)Peter Quinn (best known as simply "Quinn"), played by Rupert Friend in the Showtime political thriller series "Homeland," for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination (2011-2020) More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names 100 Gender-Neutral Baby Names 275 Popular Baby Names for Twins 1 Source Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Popular baby names. By Christine Coppa Christine is a lifestyle journalist with 17 years of professional experience and the author of the parenting book, Rattled! See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit