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Quinn

/ KWIN /

unisex

Meaning

Descendant of Conn; chief; counsel

Origin

Irish

Quinn is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn'. The name Conn itself means 'chief' or 'counsel' in Old Irish. While traditionally a male surname and given name in Ireland, Quinn has become remarkably popular for girls in the United States over the last two decades, appreciated for its sharp, one-syllable strength.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Quinn.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INTJ
14.8%
ISTJ
12.2%
ENTJ
11.45%
INFJ
9.1%
ISTP
8.75%
INTP
7.6%
ENFJ
6.9%
ESTJ
6.1%
ENTP
5.4%
ISFJ
4.8%
ENFP
3.9%
ISFP
3.15%
ESTP
2.5%
INFP
1.7%
ESFJ
1.1%
ESFP
0.55%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Quinn is often perceived as an 'intellectual' or 'no-nonsense' name. Its brisk sound makes it feel modern and professional. It fits into the same category as Sloane or Blair—names that feel gender-neutral, upper-crust, and stylishly efficient.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Q

Quinn Fabray

Character on Glee, who helped propel the name for girls (2009)

A

Aidan Quinn

Irish-American actor (b. 1959)

Q

Quinn Latimer

American poet and critic (b. 1978)

Sibling Names

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