Quintus
Borrowed from Latin Quīntus (“masculine praenomen”), from quīntus (“fifth”).
Every Quintus since 1917 — 559 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quintus
Quintus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,558 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 559 American babies have been named Quintus. Its peak came in 2012, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Quintus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quintus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,558 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,669 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,864 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,661 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,072 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,387 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,083 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,457 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,077 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,068 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,983 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,929 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,510 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,374 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,454 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,209 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,910 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,708 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,020 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,297 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,049 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,271 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,330 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,033 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,831 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Quintus
- Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Politician · -300–-203
- Quintus Sertorius Politician · -126–-72
- Quintus Tullius Cicero Writer · -102–-43
- Quintus Curtius Rufus Historian · 41–53
- Quintus Fabius Pictor Writer · -254–-201
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quintus mean?
Borrowed from Latin Quīntus (“masculine praenomen”), from quīntus (“fifth”).
How popular is the name Quintus in 2025?
Quintus ranked #7,558 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quintus?
559 babies have been named Quintus in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quintus most popular?
Quintus peaked in 2012, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Quintus a boy or girl name?
Quintus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quintus rising or falling?
Quintus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Quintus?
Well-known people named Quintus include Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus (politician), Quintus Sertorius (politician), Quintus Tullius Cicero (writer).