French · unisex

Quincy

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#688

Trend

stable

Band

rare

Styles

classic · unisex

Meaning

Estate of the fifth son

Quincy is a rare unisex name with French roots. In 2024, 392 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #688 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans classic, unisex, modern — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

classicunisexmodern

About French names

French names carry an unmistakable polish — soft endings, silent letters, and a rhythm that lands gently on the ear. Many are saints' names refined over centuries, others elegant feminine forms ending in -ette, -ine, or -elle. In the U.S. they often read as sophisticated without being fussy, which is why names like Claire, Juliette, and Genevieve cross the Atlantic so easily.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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