Quinlan
Every Quinlan since 1977 — 3,296 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quinlan
Quinlan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,921 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 3,296 American babies have been named Quinlan — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 174 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Quinlan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quinlan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,670 | 28 | #3,921 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,915 | 32 | #3,583 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,610 | 32 | #3,612 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,926 | 31 | #3,675 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,355 | 32 | #3,559 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,309 | 34 | #3,327 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,644 | 55 | #2,455 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,184 | 43 | #2,834 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,235 | 51 | #2,523 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,957 | 48 | #2,610 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,421 | 51 | #2,475 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,277 | 56 | #2,338 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,857 | 60 | #2,196 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,101 | 80 | #1,844 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,324 | 89 | #1,685 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,400 | 89 | #1,723 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,049 | 82 | #1,820 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,110 | 103 | #1,559 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,447 | 135 | #1,296 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,771 | 144 | #1,176 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,077 | 112 | #1,351 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,790 | 99 | #1,432 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,910 | 108 | #1,302 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,408 | 104 | #1,300 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,656 | 100 | #1,314 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,272 | 110 | #1,226 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,446 | 52 | #1,726 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,920 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,753 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quinlan in 2025?
Quinlan ranked #3,921 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quinlan?
3,296 babies have been named Quinlan in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quinlan most popular?
Quinlan peaked in 2006, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Quinlan a boy or girl name?
Quinlan is used for both: about 22% of babies named Quinlan have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Quinlan rising or falling?
Quinlan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.