Names / Quinn
Is Quinn a first name or a last name?
Quinn is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia.
How to address someone called Quinn
- United States. Quinn is used both ways: about 76,986 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 59,086 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Quinn is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Quinn or Dear Ms. Quinn.
- Ireland. Quinn is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Quinn or Dear Ms. Quinn.
- Australia. Quinn is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Quinn or Dear Ms. Quinn.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Quinn by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Quinn as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (596 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 243 | 80 | 75% |
| United Kingdom | 91 | 3 | 97% |
| Ireland | 56 | 1 | 98% |
| Australia | 38 | 2 | 95% |
| Canada | 24 | 15 | 62% |
| New Zealand | 13 | 4 | 76% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| South Africa | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| Italy | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Quinn in the United States
- As a surname: about 76,986 people in the 2010 census, rank 422 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 59,086 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 48% of them girls.
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