Quintine
A masculine name derived from the Latin quintus meaning "fifth".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quintine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quintine today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quintine births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quintine. 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 Quintine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1986 SSA rank
#7,552
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Quintine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quintine 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 Quintine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quintine
The name Quintine has its roots in the Latin language and culture, originating from the Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "quintus," meaning "fifth," suggesting that it may have been a name given to the fifth child in a family. The name is closely related to the more common name Quintus, which was a popular Roman praenomen (given name) during ancient times.
Quintine was not a widely used name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it was likely a variation or diminutive form of Quintus, which was more prevalent. However, there are records of individuals bearing this name throughout history, though not as numerous as its more popular counterpart.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quintine can be traced back to the 12th century. Quintine de Beaufort, born around 1165, was a French nobleman and military leader who participated in the Third Crusade and the siege of Acre in 1191. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to King Philip II of France.
In the 16th century, Quintine Messis (1490-1549) was a French humanist scholar and poet. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and is remembered for his contributions to the Renaissance movement in France.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Quintine Lœtitia Burette (1634-1701) was a French painter known for her still-life compositions. She was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and gained recognition for her artistic talents during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Quintine Baudrier (1825-1899) was a French bibliographer and book collector. He dedicated his life to compiling and preserving valuable literary works, making significant contributions to the field of bibliography.
Lastly, Quintine Natsouris (1890-1962) was a Greek artist and sculptor. Born in Athens, he studied in Paris and gained recognition for his unique style and works that blended traditional Greek themes with modern artistic techniques.
While the name Quintine may not have been as widely popular as its Latin root Quintus, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as military, literature, art, and scholarship.
People
Quintine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quintine 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
Quintine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quintine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quintine 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Quintine a common name?
We classify Quintine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quintine most popular?
The single biggest year for Quintine was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quintine is about 38 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 Quintine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quintine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quintine in the SSA data are male. 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 Quintine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quintine 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 Quintine 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 are named Quintine?
See how many people have the name Quintine on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.