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At a Glance: Name: Quincy – Meaning: fifth (via a French place name, roughly 'estate of Quintus/the fifth-born') – Origin: Norman French (place name Quincy/Quincey, ultimately from Latin Quintus) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KWIN-see
Quincy (pronounced KWIN-see) traces back to a Norman French place name, Quincy or Quincey, which itself comes from the Latin name Quintus — giving Quincy its meaning of 'fifth.' It's used as a name for any gender, and its origin as an estate name gives it a grounded, place-rooted feel. If you're researching it, that's the documented story behind where the name and its meaning come from.
Meaning & Origin of Quincy
Meaning: Fifth (via a french place name, roughly 'estate of quintus/the fifth-born').
Origin: Norman French (place name Quincy/Quincey, ultimately from Latin Quintus).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Quincy
Phonetic: KWIN-see IPA: /ˈkwɪnzi/
Popularity of Quincy
Quincy hit its high point on the SSA charts in 1977, ranking #273 with 716 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #689, with 392 babies — fewer than in 1977, but still a name parents are actively choosing.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Quincy mean?
Fifth (via a french place name, roughly ‘estate of quintus/the fifth-born’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Quincy)
How do you pronounce Quincy?
Quincy is pronounced KWIN-see (IPA: /ˈkwɪnzi/).
Is Quincy a popular name right now?
Quincy peaked at #273 in 1977 and is ranked #689 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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