Quinleigh
Unique feminine name, possibly a combination of Quinn and Leigh.
Name Census estimates that about 43 living Americans carry the first name Quinleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quinleigh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quinleigh births was 2022 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quinleigh. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quinleigh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
43
~ 1 in 7,971,031 Americans
Peak year
2022
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,822
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Quinleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quinleigh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 24 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
Quinleigh 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 Quinleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quinleigh
The name Quinleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variation of the name Quinlan. The name Quinlan itself has Irish origins, deriving from the Gaelic surname Ó Cuinneagáin, which means "descendant of Cuinneagán." Cuinneagán is believed to have been a personal name derived from the Irish word "cuinne," meaning "piece" or "portion."
While the name Quinleigh does not have a direct historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to medieval Ireland. The name Quinlan was particularly prevalent in County Clare and surrounding areas, where it was borne by several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ó Cuinneagáin dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history.
As for individuals bearing the name Quinleigh, historical records are scarce due to the name's relatively recent emergence. However, some notable figures with variations of the name include:
1. Quinlan Terry (born 1937), a British architect known for his classical and traditional designs.
2. Quinlan Robertson (born 1975), an American actor best known for his role in the television series "The Blind Side."
3. Quinlan Vos, a fictional Jedi Master in the Star Wars universe, introduced in the 2003 comic series "Star Wars: Republic."
4. Quinleigh Roberts Motiere (born 1994), an American beauty queen who held the title of Miss South Carolina USA in 2018.
5. Quinleigh Davis Carpenter (born 1992), an American artist and fashion designer known for her abstract paintings and textile designs.
While the name Quinleigh may not have a rich historical tapestry, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of medieval Ireland. As a creative variation of the traditional Irish name Quinlan, it carries with it a sense of uniqueness and individuality that has resonated with modern parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
People
Quinleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quinleigh 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
Quinleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quinleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 43 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quinleigh 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 7,971,031 US residents.
Is Quinleigh a common name?
We classify Quinleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quinleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Quinleigh was 2022, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quinleigh is about 6 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 Quinleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quinleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quinleigh 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 Quinleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quinleigh 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 Quinleigh 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 Americans are named Quinleigh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.