Quinnlee
Modern coined name possibly derived from Quinn and Lee.
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Quinnlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quinnlee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quinnlee births was 2022 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quinnlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2022
31 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,873
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Quinnlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quinnlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 92 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quinnlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quinnlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quinnlee
The given name Quinnlee is a relatively modern invention, combining the traditionally masculine name Quinn with the feminine suffix -lee. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or cultural heritage.
The name Quinn is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn." Conn was a legendary king of Ireland who ruled in the 2nd century AD. The name was initially used exclusively for males, but in recent decades, it has gained popularity as a unisex name.
The suffix -lee is a common English diminutive, often added to names to create a more feminine or affectionate form. It can be traced back to Old English "lēah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing."
While the name Quinnlee itself does not have a long historical record, it is possible that some individuals may have borne it as a creative combination of the two components. However, there are no widely known historical figures specifically associated with this name.
In the absence of a clear cultural or linguistic origin, the name Quinnlee can be seen as a reflection of modern naming trends, where parents often create unique names by combining existing elements or inventing new forms. This practice is particularly common in English-speaking countries, where there is a greater emphasis on individuality and creativity in naming.
Despite its modern roots, the name Quinnlee carries echoes of Irish and English linguistic traditions, combining the ancient Irish name Quinn with the English diminutive -lee. This blend of elements from different cultural backgrounds is not uncommon in contemporary naming practices, reflecting the diverse and multicultural nature of modern societies.
People
Quinnlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quinnlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quinnlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quinnlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quinnlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Quinnlee a common name?
We classify Quinnlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quinnlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Quinnlee was 2022, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quinnlee is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quinnlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quinnlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quinnlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quinnlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quinnlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quinnlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Quinnlee?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Quinnlee at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.