Quin
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief
Origin: Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head)
Popularity: Ranked #5344 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Quinn. Shares the meaning 'Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief.'
Similar names: quinn, quiana, quincee, quincey, quincie, quincy, quinlee, quinley
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Quin? About 1 in 104,016 babies born in 2025 were named Quin, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Quin
What does the name Quin mean?
Quin 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 Quin?
Quin has Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head) origin. The traditional meaning is “Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief”.
How popular is Quin?
Quin ranked #5208 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Quin most popular?
Quin peaked in 2004 with 65 babies registered that year.
Is Quin a boy or girl name?
Quin is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 74% of Quins are boys and 26% are girls.
Is the name Quin rising or falling in popularity?
Quin has risen 161 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5369 in 2020 to #5208 in 2025.
How long has Quin been recorded?
Quin appears in birth records across 77 years — from 1918 through 2025.