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Quentin

Quentin is a boy's name of English origin meaning “the fifth.” In 2024 it was given to 318 boys in the United States.

Quentin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“the fifth”
Also spelled
Quintus

About the name Quentin

Quentin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “the fifth” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Quintus.

In the United States, Quentin first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #220 in 1919, and in 2024 318 babies received the name — 43,226 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Quentin in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#220 in 1919
Peak year
1998
Babies named Quentin in 2024
318
Total since 1880
43,226

Quentin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#761 in 1998
Babies named Quentin in 2025
16
Total since 1996
497

Spellings & short forms

Quintus

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Quentin mean?

Quentin means “the fifth” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Quentin a boy or girl name?

Quentin is a boy name. In 2024, 318 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Quentin?

Quentin comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Quintus.

How popular is the name Quentin?

Quentin first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #220 in 1919, and 318 babies were given the name in 2024.

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