Quinlan
qu(in)-lan
US Popularity:6257
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Fair form; Handsome image; Strong
Choose a name that's as gorgeous as your little one with this Irish name. Quinlan means “fair form,” “handsome image,” or “strong,” and even has a familiar nickname, Quinn. This name is also used as a surname and comes from the Irish spelling of Ó Caoinleáin, as there's no letter Q in the Irish language. This Irish surname means "descendant of Caoinleáin," making this a compliment to other good-looking members of the family.
Quinlan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Quinlan is currently #3491 on The Bump
Boy:Quinlan is currently #2363 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Quinlan is currently #1919 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Quinlan is currently #6257 in U.S. births
Boy:Quinlan is currently #8203 in U.S. births
Girl:Quinlan is currently #15284 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#15284
in 2022
- 4217
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Quinlan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Caíndelbán, January 2022
Ancestry, Quinlan Family History
House of Names, Quinlan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 504
LibraryIreland, Ó Caoinleáin
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