Quinlee
A feminine name with an uncertain meaning, possibly combining "Quinn" and "Lee".
Name Census estimates that about 277 living Americans carry the first name Quinlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quinlee today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quinlee births was 2022 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quinlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
277
~ 1 in 1,237,380 Americans
Peak year
2022
32 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,732
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Quinlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quinlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 144 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quinlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quinlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quinlees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Quinlee
The name Quinlee is a relatively modern invention, believed to have emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are unclear, but it appears to be a blend of the names Quinn and Lee, both of which have English roots. The name Quinn is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn," while Lee traces its origins to the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Quinlee has gained some popularity, particularly in the United States and certain parts of the English-speaking world. However, there are no recorded instances of this name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century.
The earliest recorded use of the name Quinlee appears to be in the late 1980s or early 1990s, though specific dates and individuals are difficult to pinpoint due to the name's relative obscurity. It is worth noting that the name may have been coined independently by different families or individuals, resulting in multiple individuals bearing the same name without any direct connection.
While the name Quinlee is still relatively uncommon, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One such individual is Quinlee Gunderson, an American actress born in 1992, who has appeared in various television shows and films. Another is Quinlee Thorne, an Australian author and poet born in 1978, known for her works exploring themes of nature and personal growth.
Another notable figure bearing the name Quinlee is Quinlee Simmons, an American entrepreneur and businesswoman born in 1985, who co-founded a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley. Additionally, there is Quinlee Hastings, a British artist and sculptor born in 1972, whose works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe.
Finally, Quinlee Martínez, born in 1967, is a Mexican-American activist and community organizer who has dedicated her life to advocating for immigrant rights and social justice causes in the United States.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved varying degrees of recognition, the name Quinlee remains relatively uncommon, and its historical roots are relatively shallow compared to many other names with more ancient origins.
People
Quinlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quinlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quinlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quinlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quinlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,237,380 US residents.
Is Quinlee a common name?
We classify Quinlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 279 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quinlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Quinlee was 2022, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quinlee is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quinlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quinlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quinlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quinlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quinlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quinlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Quinlee as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Quinlee, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.