Quill
How to say it: KWIL · /ˈkwɪl/
English word for a feather pen, from Old French 'quille' - modern word name evoking writing and creativity.
Quill was the 2,609th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 35 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,129 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,609 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 35 |
| Share of births | 1 in 94,724 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,129 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quill is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Quill is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Peter Quill is Star-Lord, the Guardians of the Galaxy lead (comics and Marvel films); Quill as a first name lands in his shadow
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