Quinton
How to say it: KWIN-tun · /ˈkwɪntən/
Variant of Quintin; from Latin 'Quintinus' derived from 'quintus' meaning the fifth (born).
Quinton was the 766th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 235 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #997 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #766 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 235 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,051 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #997 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quinton climbed highest in the 1990s. Now well below that height, it looks set to slip further.
What goes with it
Soft yet clipped in tone, Quinton carries a sturdy murmur. Quinn makes a natural short form while Preston shares its cadence.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Quinton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Quinton
- Quinton Fortune (born 1977)South African footballer
- Quinton Aaron (born 1984)American actor
- Quinton de Kock (born 1992)South African cricketer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Quinton
The one-minute style quiz.