UK girl's name
Quynn
An Old English name meaning "wise leader" or "queenly".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Quynn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Quynn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Quynn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Quynn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Quynn ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Quynn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Quynn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Quynn mean?
The name Quynn is a relatively recent invention, having no known historical origins or etymological roots. It appears to be a modern creation, likely derived from the spelling and sound of the more common name Quinn, which itself has Irish and Celtic origins.
While the name Quynn is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it may have been inspired by the Irish surname Quinn, which is derived from the Gaelic word "O'Cuinn," meaning "descendant of Cuinn." The name Cuinn is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "cond," meaning "chief" or "leader."
Due to its modern nature, there are no notable historical figures recorded with the first name Quynn. However, some individuals who have borne this name in recent times include:
1. Quynn Lovett, an American actress and model. 2. Quynn Pele Leilani Armstrong, a Hawaiian-born actress and singer. 3. Quynn Johnson, an American basketball player who played for the University of Tennessee. 4. Quynn Red Mountain, a Native American artist and activist from the Oglala Lakota tribe. 5. Quynn Duffy, an American singer-songwriter and musician.
As the name Quynn is a modern creation, its popularity and usage are still relatively limited. It is considered a rare and unique name, often chosen for its distinctive spelling and sound. While it may not have a rich historical background, the name Quynn offers a fresh and individualistic choice for parents seeking a unique name for their child.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Quynn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Quynn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Quynn
- Quinn 2,139
- Queenie 298
- Queen 120
- Qirat 66
- Qamar 60
- Qudsia 48
- Quincy 47
- Qudsiyah 28
- Qaylah 24
- Quratulain 24
- Quiana 18
- Quorra 18
FAQ
Quynn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Quynn in the UK right now?
In 2018, Quynn was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Quynn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Quynn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Quynn?
An Old English name meaning "wise leader" or "queenly".
How many people are called Quynn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Quynn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.