Quincy
KWIHN-see
Quincy is an English surname derived from the French place name Quincey in Normandy, which comes from the Latin quintus (“fifth”) combined with a personal name—suggesting “estate of the fifth son” or a family named Quintus.
The name became an American presidential surname through John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), the sixth President of the United States, who bore his mother’s family name as a middle name.
Quincy peaked at No. 273 in 1977 with 716 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 689 with 392 births, reflecting its sustained but modest presence.
What the name Quincy means
Music producer Quincy Jones (1933-2024), whose credits include Michael Jackson’s Thriller, is the name’s most culturally influential bearer. His death in 2024 may prompt renewed interest.
Two syllables—KWIN-see—feel distinctive and slightly formal. The Latin quin- opening and the soft -cy close give it a presidential dignity that sits somewhere between classical and approachable.
Parents who choose Quincy often want a name with both American presidential history and jazz-era cultural weight—a combination few names offer.
The Qu- opening is distinctive in English naming. Quincy shares it with Quinn, Quentin, and Joaquin—all names with a similar air of confident formality.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
Famous people named Quincy
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