Quinn is an Irish surname, Ó Cuinn, meaning "descendant of Conn", and the old personal name Conn is usually explained as "chief" or "wisdom". Used for boys and girls alike, it has become one of the most popular unisex names in the United States, where it now leans toward girls. Quinn ranked number 770 in 2000, has been in the top 100 since 2015, peaked at number 73 in 2022 and is number 97 in 2025.