BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Quincy

Meaning: “fifth [born]”

About the name Quincy

Quincy is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “fifth [born]”.

In 2025, Quincy ranked #654 for boys in the US, with 422 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1977. Since 2000, 76% of US babies named Quincy were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “fifth [born]”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Quincy”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025: #654
In 2015: #598
Babies in 2025: 422

Popularity of Quincy, 1940–2025

Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

Names similar to Quincy

Quentin“fifth”
Quintin“fifth”
Quintus“fifth”
Alban“resident of Alba”
Albin“white”
Amyas“friend”
Augie“majestic, venerable”
AugustOrigin debated
Austen“majestic”
Austin“Great, magnificent (from Augustine)”

Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.