Quinn
Meaning: Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief
Origin: Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #355
Total births: 294
History: Quinn surged in the 2010s as a unisex Irish name in Australia. The gender-neutral character fits modern Australian naming values. Quinn represents progressive Australian naming.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #100 |
| Babies named Quinn in 2022 | 69 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 294 |
| Peak year | 2021 (81 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #93 |
| Years in records | 2018–2022 (4 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Quinn
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn means “Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief” from Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head) roots.
What is the origin of the name Quinn?
Quinn has Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head) origin. The traditional meaning is “Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief”.
How popular is Quinn in Australia?
Quinn ranked #100 in Australia in 2022 — given to 69 babies that year.
When was Quinn most popular?
Quinn peaked in 2021 with 81 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Quinn a boy or girl name?
Quinn is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Quinns in registered births are female.