Quitin
A masculine name of French origin meaning "little lad or son".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quitin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quitin today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quitin births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quitin. 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 Quitin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,264
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Quitin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quitin 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 Quitin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quitin
The name Quitin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscan language, while not directly related to Latin, had a significant influence on the development of the Latin language and subsequently many Romance languages.
One theory suggests that Quitin may have derived from the Etruscan word "quitian," which is thought to have meant "peaceful" or "tranquil." This would align with the naming traditions of the Etruscans, who often chose names with positive connotations or associations with nature.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Quitin dates back to the 5th century BC, where it appears in a fragmentary Etruscan inscription found in the ancient city of Veii. However, due to the limited availability of Etruscan written records, it is challenging to ascertain the exact context or significance of the name during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quitin. One of the earliest was Quitin of Carthage, a Punic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was known for his works on Phoenician history and his contributions to the development of early mathematical principles.
In the 12th century, Quitin de Monfort was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Fourth Crusade and the Albigensian Crusade. He played a significant role in the capture of Beziers and the subsequent massacre of its inhabitants in 1209.
During the Renaissance, Quitin da Firenze (1390-1472) was an Italian artist and architect who worked extensively in Florence. He is credited with designing several notable churches and palaces, including the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the Palazzo Strozzi.
In the 19th century, Quitin Massolit (1828-1889) was a Russian writer and social critic known for his biting satires and commentary on the social and political issues of his time. His works, such as "The Idiot's Lament," were widely read and influential in Russian literary circles.
More recently, Quitin Tarantino (1963-) is an American filmmaker, actor, and novelist renowned for his highly stylized and nonlinear storytelling techniques. His films, such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill," have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including two Academy Awards.
While the name Quitin may have originated from ancient Etruscan roots, its rarity in modern times has led to a lack of comprehensive data on its usage and popularity. However, its unique and intriguing history remains a fascinating glimpse into the naming traditions of one of the earliest civilizations in the Mediterranean region.
People
Quitin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quitin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Q
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FAQ
Quitin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quitin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quitin 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 Quitin a common name?
We classify Quitin 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 Quitin most popular?
The single biggest year for Quitin was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quitin is about 34 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 Quitin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quitin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quitin 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 Quitin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quitin 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 Quitin 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 Quitin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.