Quynton
A masculine name of Old English origin meaning "queen's settlement".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quynton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quynton today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quynton births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quynton. 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 Quynton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,053
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Quynton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quynton 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 Quynton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quynton
The name Quynton has its origins in the Old English language, stemming from the era of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cwen" and "tun," which together translate to "queen's town" or "queen's settlement." This suggests that the name may have been associated with places or settlements that were under the jurisdiction or patronage of a queen during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quynton can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population surveys conducted in England in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Quintone" and "Quintun," indicating its long history and evolution over time.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Quynton de Beaumont was mentioned in historical records as a Norman knight who accompanied King Richard I on the Third Crusade to the Holy Land. De Beaumont played a significant role in the siege of Acre in 1191, demonstrating the presence of individuals bearing the name Quynton during this pivotal period in European history.
During the Renaissance era, a prominent scholar and humanist named Quynton Smythe (c. 1470-1535) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of education. Smythe was a renowned tutor and mentor to several influential figures of the time, including Sir Thomas More, the famous English philosopher and statesman.
In the 17th century, Sir Quynton Folville (1602-1677) was a respected English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Leicestershire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and his dedication to representing the interests of his constituents.
Another notable figure bearing the name Quynton was the English artist and engraver Quynton Reeves (1733-1811). Reeves was celebrated for his intricate engravings and illustrations, which were widely admired during the Georgian era. His works captured the essence of the time and provided valuable insights into the artistic traditions of 18th-century Britain.
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Quynton throughout various periods of history, spanning military campaigns, scholarly pursuits, political affairs, and artistic endeavors. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, it has transcended its initial associations and been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.
People
Quynton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quynton 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
Quynton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quynton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quynton 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 Quynton a common name?
We classify Quynton 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 Quynton most popular?
The single biggest year for Quynton was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quynton is about 24 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 Quynton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quynton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quynton 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 Quynton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quynton 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 Quynton 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 Quynton?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.