Quentin
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Fifth, the fifth
Origin: Latin/French
Popularity: Ranked #968 in 2025 with 238 babies born.
History: Quentin surged in the 2000s-2010s. Quentin Tarantino is American cinema's most distinctive voice — Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Django Unchained changed what movies could be. The name means 'fifth' but in America it means sharp dialogue, unexpected soundtracks, and the coolest movies ever made.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Quentin? About 1 in 13,985 babies born in 2025 were named Quentin, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Quentin
What does the name Quentin mean?
Quentin means “Fifth, the fifth” from Latin/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Quentin?
Quentin has Latin/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Fifth, the fifth”.
How popular is Quentin?
Quentin ranked #965 in 2025 — given to 238 babies that year.
When was Quentin most popular?
Quentin peaked in 1998 with 1,052 babies registered that year.
Is Quentin a boy or girl name?
Quentin is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Quentins in registered births are male.
Is the name Quentin rising or falling in popularity?
Quentin has fallen 432 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #533 in 2020 to #965 in 2025.
How long has Quentin been recorded?
Quentin appears in birth records across 122 years — from 1900 through 2025.