Total births
27,773
Unisex name · since 1880
Quincy
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 27,773 babies named Quincy, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #691
- among boys today
- 27,773
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
27,773 babies have been named Quincy since 1880, making it today's #691 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quincy has been recorded 27,773 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #691 nationally and more common than 95% 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 1880 to 2025.
- #691 among boys today
- 27,773 born since 1880
- 2000s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quincy is currently the #691 unisex name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 27,773 born since 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
- #691
- among boys today
- 27,773
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Quincy vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#691
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Quincy was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
716 babies were named Quincy in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Quincy compares
27,773 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
Quincy's all-time total is 76x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quincy | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 27,773 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 716 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quincy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Quincy's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 93% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 7%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 716, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Quincy at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
1977
Current rank
#691
Active since
1880
Quincy popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 716
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Quincy popularity over time - girls
5,434 total births recorded since 1892 (Quincy as girls' name)
Quincy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Quincy's strongest decade.
5,337 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Quincy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 72
1880s
72 births
- 1890s 79
1890s
79 births
- 1900s 107
1900s
107 births
- 1910s 341
1910s
341 births
- 1920s 444
1920s
444 births
- 1930s 386
1930s
386 births
- 1940s 430
1940s
430 births
- 1950s 551
1950s
551 births
- 1960s 797
1960s
797 births
- 1970s
1970s
4,450 births
- 1980s
1980s
3,670 births
- 1990s
1990s
4,191 births
- 2000s
2000s
5,337 births
- 2010s
2010s
4,399 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,519 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 5,337 births (19% of all-time use).
How Quincy 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 Quincy's total volume
Quincy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quincy by state
Where Quincy concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,517 | 9.1% |
| #2 | California | | 2,157 | 7.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 1,326 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 1,252 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 1,207 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 1,170 | 4.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 1,071 | 3.9% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 985 | 3.5% |
Texas share of Quincy's total US births 9.1%
Even split
2,517 of 27,773 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 49 reporting states.
Quincy appears in 49 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quincy? ▼
Quincy has been given to 27,773 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #691 as of the latest data. 716 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Quincy most popular? ▼
Quincy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 5,337 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Quincy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quincy are Texas (2,517 births), California (2,157 births), New York (1,326 births).
Is Quincy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Quincy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 27,773 births, and as a girl's name it has 5,434 births.
How long has the name Quincy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Quincy since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Quincy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quinn, Quinton, Quintin, Quinten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quincy's data
- Quincy's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (5,337 total births) through the 2020s (2,519) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Quincys (2,517 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 Quincy
Nearby Names Like Quincy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quincy
Quinn Boy
#497 36,992 births
Quinton Boy
#832 31,623 births
Quintin Boy
#1558 15,558 births
Quinten Boy
#2046 8,098 births
Quinlan Boy
#3566 2,561 births
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Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quincy
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Quincy: #691 Unisex Name - 27,773 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quincy. 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 Quincy 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.