Quinnleigh
A name derived from the Gaelic "cuinne" meaning "wisdom" or "wise leader".
Name Census estimates that about 79 living Americans carry the first name Quinnleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quinnleigh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quinnleigh births was 2022 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quinnleigh. 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 Quinnleigh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
79
~ 1 in 4,338,663 Americans
Peak year
2022
14 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,874
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Quinnleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quinnleigh 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 44 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
Quinnleigh 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 Quinnleigh 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 Quinnleigh
The name Quinnleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century as a combination of the Irish name Quinn and the English suffix -leigh. It does not appear to have any direct historical roots or origins in a specific language or culture.
Quinnleigh seems to be a unique name, with no recorded instances of its use throughout history. There are no known references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively new creation, likely inspired by the growing popularity of Irish names and the trend of creating unique names by combining elements from different sources.
As a newly created name, there are no famous historical figures or individuals who were known by the name Quinnleigh. It is a modern invention, and its usage is primarily limited to the present day. While the name may gain more prominence and popularity in the future, it does not have a significant historical background or lineage to draw upon.
The name Quinnleigh is a modern creation, combining the Irish name Quinn, which means "descendant of Conn," and the English suffix -leigh, which can be derived from various sources like the Old English "leah" meaning a meadow or field, or the Old French "lei" meaning loyal. The combination of these elements results in a unique and distinctive name, but one without a deep-rooted historical or cultural significance.
It is important to note that the name Quinnleigh is a relatively recent addition to the vast pool of given names, and its usage and popularity may evolve over time. However, as of now, it does not have a rich historical background or any notable figures associated with it throughout history.
People
Quinnleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quinnleigh 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
Quinnleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quinnleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 79 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quinnleigh 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 4,338,663 US residents.
Is Quinnleigh a common name?
We classify Quinnleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quinnleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Quinnleigh was 2022, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quinnleigh 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 Quinnleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quinnleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quinnleigh 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 Quinnleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quinnleigh 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 Quinnleigh 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 the name Quinnleigh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.