Total births
1,927
Unisex name · since 1913
Quincey
1,927 babies named Quincey in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 2002. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4213
- among boys today
- 1,927
- born since 1913
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Quincey currently ranks #4213 among unisex names in America, with 1,927 babies recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quincey has been recorded 1,927 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #4213 nationally and more common than 71% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #4213 among boys today
- 1,927 born since 1913
- 2000s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quincey is currently the #4213 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 1,927 born since 1913, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4213
- among boys today
- 1,927
- born since 1913
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Quincey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4213
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Quincey was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
52 babies were named Quincey in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Quincey compares
1,927 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Quincey's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quincey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,927 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quincey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Quincey splits its recorded history at 1985: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Quincey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#4,213
Active since
1913
Quincey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Quincey popularity over time - girls
786 total births recorded since 1968 (Quincey as girls' name)
Quincey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Quincey's strongest decade.
413 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Quincey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 40
1950s
40 births
- 1960s 79
1960s
79 births
- 1970s
1970s
295 births
- 1980s
1980s
242 births
- 1990s
1990s
336 births
- 2000s
2000s
413 births
- 2010s
2010s
314 births
- 2020s 149
2020s
149 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 413 births (21% of all-time use).
How Quincey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Quincey's total volume
Quincey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quincey by state
Where Quincey concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 63 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 48 | 2.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #4 | California | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 12 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Quincey's total US births 3.3%
Even split
63 of 1,927 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quincey? ▼
1,927 babies have been named Quincey since 1913. It currently ranks #4213 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 52 births.
When was Quincey most popular? ▼
Quincey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 413 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Quincey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quincey are Texas (63 births), Georgia (48 births), North Carolina (21 births).
Is Quincey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Quincey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,927 births, and as a girl's name it has 786 births.
How long has the name Quincey been used? ▼
Quincey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 113 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Quincey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quinn, Quinton, Quincy, Quintin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quincey's data
- Quincey's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (413 total births) through the 2020s (149) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Quinceys (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Quincey
Nearby Names Like Quincey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quincey
Quinn Boy
#497 36,992 births
Quinton Boy
#832 31,623 births
Quincy Boy
#691 27,773 births
Quintin Boy
#1558 15,558 births
Quinten Boy
#2046 8,098 births
Compare Quincey side by side: Quincey vs Quinn Quincey vs Quinton Quincey vs Quincy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quincey
Lauro #4212
2,180 births · Peak 2000
Delvin #4214
5,328 births · Peak 1978
Kemper #4211
1,598 births · Peak 2009
Ritchie #4215
4,120 births · Peak 1964
Orlin #4210
1,683 births · Peak 1932
Chadwick #4216
13,276 births · Peak 1975
Demetrio #4209
3,064 births · Peak 1999
Shaw #4217
1,336 births · Peak 2020
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Quincey: #4213 Unisex Name - 1,927 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quincey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Quincey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.