Total births
2,561
Unisex name · since 1977
Quinlan
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 2,561 babies named Quinlan, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3566
- among boys today
- 2,561
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Quinlan currently ranks #3566 among unisex names in America, with 2,561 babies recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Quinlan recorded 2,561 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #3566 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #3566 among boys today
- 2,561 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quinlan is currently the #3566 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 2,561 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3566
- among boys today
- 2,561
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Quinlan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3566
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Quinlan was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
144 babies were named Quinlan in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Quinlan compares
2,561 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
Quinlan's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quinlan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,561 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 144 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quinlan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Quinlan's full recorded timeline at 2002, 66% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 34% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 144 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Quinlan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#3,566
Active since
1977
Quinlan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 144
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Quinlan popularity over time - girls
735 total births recorded since 1988 (Quinlan as girls' name)
Quinlan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Quinlan's strongest decade.
1,097 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Quinlan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
537 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,097 births
- 2010s
2010s
622 births
- 2020s 189
2020s
189 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,097 births (43% of all-time use).
How Quinlan 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 Quinlan's total volume
Quinlan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quinlan by state
Where Quinlan concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 177 | 6.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 110 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 102 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 68 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 63 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Washington | | 50 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Florida | | 47 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 40 | 1.6% |
California share of Quinlan's total US births 6.9%
Even split
177 of 2,561 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Quinlan appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quinlan? ▼
2,561 babies have been named Quinlan since 1977. It currently ranks #3566 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 144 births.
When was Quinlan most popular? ▼
Quinlan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,097 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Quinlan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quinlan are California (177 births), New York (110 births), Illinois (102 births).
Is Quinlan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Quinlan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,561 births, and as a girl's name it has 735 births.
How long has the name Quinlan been used? ▼
Quinlan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Quinlan? ▼
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 Quinlan's data
- Quinlan's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,097 total births); usage has since declined to 189 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Quinlans (177 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Quinlan
Nearby Names Like Quinlan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quinlan
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 Quinlan side by side: Quinlan vs Quinn Quinlan vs Quinton Quinlan vs Quincy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quinlan
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Quinlan: #3566 Unisex Name - 2,561 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quinlan. 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 Quinlan 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.