Qwintin
A masculine name of French origin meaning "the fifth born".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Qwintin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Qwintin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qwintin births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Qwintin. 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 Qwintin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,895
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Qwintin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Qwintin 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 Qwintin 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 Qwintin
The given name Qwintin has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the name Quintinus, which itself is a diminutive form of the Roman family name Quintius. The name Quintius is believed to have originated from the Latin word "quintus," meaning "fifth," referring to the fifth-born child in a family.
The earliest recorded use of the name Qwintin can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when it was borne by Saint Quintinus, a Roman Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution in the late 3rd century. His martyrdom is documented in various early Christian writings, and he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
In the Middle Ages, the name Qwintin gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England. One notable figure bearing this name was Qwintin Matsys (1466-1530), a renowned Flemish Renaissance painter and sculptor known for his religious works and innovative portraiture.
During the Renaissance period, the name Qwintin was associated with several influential figures, including Qwintin Simons (1460-1530), a Dutch theologian and one of the founders of the Brethren of the Common Life, a religious community dedicated to education and devotional living.
In the 17th century, the name Qwintin was borne by Qwintin Craufurd (1618-1684), a Scottish writer and historian who authored several works on the history of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh.
Another notable figure with the name Qwintin was Qwintin Massys (1692-1752), a Flemish painter known for his religious and mythological works, as well as his innovative use of chiaroscuro techniques.
Throughout history, the name Qwintin has maintained a presence, albeit relatively rare, across various cultures and regions. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich historical roots and association with notable individuals who have left their mark on the arts, literature, and religious traditions.
People
Qwintin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Qwintin 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
Qwintin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Qwintin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qwintin 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 Qwintin a common name?
We classify Qwintin 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 Qwintin most popular?
The single biggest year for Qwintin was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qwintin is about 21 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 Qwintin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Qwintin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Qwintin 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 Qwintin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Qwintin 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 Qwintin 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 Qwintin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.