Find out how popular the first name Quinzel has been for the last 32 years (from 1992 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Quinzel by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Quinzel is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 77% of people named Quinzel being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Quinzel.

The history of the first name Quinzel

The given name Quinzel is a relatively modern invention, having no known historical roots or etymological origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a fanciful combination of sounds, potentially inspired by the word "quince," a type of fruit.

The earliest known recorded use of the name Quinzel is in the 1992 Batman: The Animated Series, where it was given to the character of Harley Quinn, the former psychiatrist turned criminal accomplice of the Joker. The character's full name, Harleen Quinzel, was likely created by the show's writers to give her a distinctive and memorable name fitting her quirky personality.

While the name Quinzel itself has no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained some cultural significance due to its association with the popular Harley Quinn character from the Batman franchise. The character has been portrayed by various actresses in various media, including Arleen Sorkin in the animated series, Tara Strong in various video games, and Margot Robbie in the live-action films Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey.

Beyond the fictional character of Harley Quinn, there are no widely known historical figures or famous individuals who have borne the first name Quinzel. The name's uniqueness and lack of a clear linguistic origin make it an unusual choice for a given name, though it has likely been adopted by some individuals inspired by the Batman character.

It is worth noting that while the name Quinzel has no documented historical usage as a first name, it has been used as a surname, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions. However, the surname Quinzel is unrelated to the fictional character's name and likely has a different linguistic origin.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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