Quin
Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Quin: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2016.
From Latin *quinque* meaning "five," Quin began as a short form of the Irish name Coinn (later anglicised as Quinn) but also stands independently. Today it carries a sleek, unisex feel, rising in modern use. One notable bearer was Quin Jones, the legendary American music producer (often spelled Quincy), though Quin itself appears in the credits of several film scores he mentored. The name shares its root with the French town of Quimper, originally *Corisopitum* but linked to *quinque* through local legend of five rivers. Linguistically, it parallels the surname Quin, found across Scotland and Ireland. For parents seeking a crisp, three-letter name with Latin depth, Quin offers a sharp alternative to Quinn, balancing brevity with a rich, ancient echo.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20165 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #5325 babies
- Total births
- 5since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y