Quinlan
Meaning
“Irish surname, traditionally 'descendant of Caoinlean' (slender, graceful)”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Quinlan peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Quinlan
Most people given the name Quinlan in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Quinlan deep dive
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