Quinton

Quinton is a boy's name of English 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 296 boys in the United States.

Quinton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Quinton

Quinton belongs to the 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, Quinton first appears in Social Security records in 1903. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #298 in 1990, and in 2024 296 babies received the name — 31,385 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Quinton in US records

First recorded (US)
1903
Best US rank
#298 in 1990
Peak year
1996
Babies named Quinton in 2024
296
Total since 1880
31,385

Quinton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#897 in 2018
Babies named Quinton in 2025
24
Total since 1996
399

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Quinton mean?

The meaning of Quinton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Quinton a boy or girl name?

Quinton is a boy name. In 2024, 296 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Quinton?

Quinton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Quinton?

Quinton first appears in US records in 1903. Its best-ever ranking was #298 in 1990, and 296 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].