Quinlan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
78% Masculine / 22% Feminine
Meaning:
Quinlan means 'descendent of Caoinlean' and is associated with beauty and grace.
Meaning of the Name Quinlan
Quinlan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname O Caoinlean, meaning 'descendent of Caoinlean'. Caoinlean has roots in the Gaelic words 'caoin', meaning 'beautiful' or 'gentle', and 'lean', meaning 'cloak' or 'mantle'. Quinlan is often associated with qualities like kindness, grace, and elegance. It has historical significance in Ireland, with several notable figures carrying the name.
Popularity of the Name Quinlan
The popularity for the name Quinlan peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 144 births, which ranked number 2,691 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Quinlan had the most female births in 2010 with 48, which ranked number 3,356 out of 19,832 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 144, which ranked number 1,170 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Quinlan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 117 births to 43 births, a decline of -63.25%. Among males, Quinlan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 80 births to 31 births, a decline of -61.25%. Among females, Quinlan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 12 births, a decline of -67.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Quinlan
- 20 Year Trend of Quinlan: -65.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Quinlan: -63.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Quinlan: -61.25%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Quinlan: -67.57%
Popularity of Quinlan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Quinlan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Quinlan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Quinlan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Quinlan
- Total Births of Quinlan: 39 (-9.53%)
- Male Births of Quinlan: 28 (-9.04%)
- Female Births of Quinlan: 11 (-10.65%)
Given the downward trend of Quinlan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.53% decrease in total births, for a total of 39 births in 2024. Male births for Quinlan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.04%. For Females, births for Quinlan have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.65%.