Quincy is a distinctive choice, ranked #1460 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Quincy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1460
US Rank #958
About the Name Quincy
Quincy is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1657 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1280 in 2006 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Quincy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #958, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Quincy
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Quincy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Quincy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Quincy is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1657 places over the last five years to #1460 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Quincy is more popular in the US (#958) than in the UK (#1460). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Quincy include: Quincy Wilson (runner) — Quincy Wilson, OLY is an American Track and field and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters.; Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft — The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft is an American foreign policy think tank.; Quincy Hall — Quincy Hall is an American track and field athlete who competes in the 400 metres and 400 m hurdles..
Quincy ranks #689 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Quincy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1657 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Quincy
Likely around 1 other Quincy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Quincy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Quincy Wilson, OLY is an American Track and field and field athlete who specializes in the 400 meters. In March 2024, competing for Maryland's Bullis School, he set an under-18 world best for the indoor 400-meter dash.
The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft is an American foreign policy think tank. Founded in 2019, the Quincy Institute has been described as advocating realism and restraint in foreign policy.
Quincy Hall is an American track and field athlete who competes in the 400 metres and 400 m hurdles. He won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 400 metres event.