How Many People Are Named Quinn?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Quinn

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 5,248 living people in the United States currently have the first name Quinn. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 5,775 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #448 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~5,248CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)5,775Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#448U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2000 (147 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~5,248
Historical Births (SSA)
5,775
All-Time Rank
#448
Historical Peak
2000

Key Insights for Quinn

Estimated Living Bearers
~5,248 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#448
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2000
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
10.5% Male · 89.5% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~656 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Quinn

Living Population Model
~5,248

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
5,775

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,209

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
25.6 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2000

Highest annual total: 147 registrations in 2000.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-10%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Quinn has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Quinn (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2000 (~147 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201012415109
201112215107
201211914105
201311614102
201411414100
20151111398
20161081395
20171061393
20181041292
20191011289
2020991287
2021971285
2022951184
2023931182
2024911180

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
4/100
1950s
9/100
1960s
18/100
1970s
37/100
1980s
54/100
1990s
60/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
80/100
2020s
34/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Quinn has been predominantly feminine (89.5% female vs 10.5% male).

Male: 10.5% (~607 births)Female: 89.5% (~5,168 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Quinn

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Quinn in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Quinn appeared 3,209 times, ranking #438 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,209 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#438
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Quinn Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~656 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~65612.5%
Texas (TX)~4839.2%
Florida (FL)~3576.8%
New York (NY)~3206.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2104%
Illinois (IL)~2053.9%
Ohio (OH)~1893.6%
Georgia (GA)~1733.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 5,248 people named Quinn are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 25.6 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Quinn: 25.6 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quinn

How many people in the U.S. are named Quinn?

Approximately 5,248 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Quinn. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 5,775 birth applications for Quinn between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Quinn?

Quinn ranks #448 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Quinn comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Quinn most popular in America?

The name Quinn reached its peak historical popularity in 2000, when 147 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Quinn?

Quinn has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Quinn?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Quinn has been predominantly feminine (89.5% female vs 10.5% male).

Where is the name Quinn most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Quinn resides in California, with approximately 656 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Quinn in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Quinn appeared 3,209 times in census returns, ranking #438 in official 2020 returns.

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