Quincy
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ English / Latin ◈ 2 syllables
"Fifth"

From English / Latin

Quincy means fifth — from the Latin quintus (fifth). Quincy Jones is the most decorated producer in music history — 28 Grammys. John Quincy Adams was the sixth president (despite the fifth-meaning name). Quincy, M.E. pioneered forensic-TV drama. Two syllables of Latin ordinals, Grammy records, and the most versatile producer who ever lived.

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Quincy at a glance
MeaningFifth
OriginEnglish / Latin
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#626
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Why parents love Quincy
  • Quincy Jones is the most decorated music producer in history — 28 Grammys.
  • Two syllables with a distinguished, jazz sound: KWIN-see.
  • John Quincy Adams was president.
  • The meaning fifth is charmingly numerical.
  • It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Quincy
JonesGrammysfifthproducerAdamsjazzforensicdistinguished
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Origin & history of Quincy
Latin quintus (fifth) → Norman French place name Quincy → English Quincy
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English / Latin roots
Quincy comes from the Latin meaning fifth. Quincy Jones (born 1933) is the most decorated producer in music history with 28 Grammys — he produced Thriller, the bestselling album of all time. John Quincy Adams was the sixth president. Quincy, M.E. (1976–1983) pioneered forensic television.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Norman French place name; John Quincy Adams (1767–1848); Quincy Jones (born 1933).
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Today
Quincy remains a beloved choice, ranking #626 in the US. 32,447 babies have been named Quincy since 1880.
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How popular is Quincy?
1977 peak year
Quincy reached its widest reach during the 1970s. In 1977, 716 babies received the name (ranked #273). In the present decade it sits around #626, with about 638 babies given the name annually. Quincy's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 32,447 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
716 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #273)
638 Avg. per year
(last decade)
6,380 Total registrations
last 10 years
32,447 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #626) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Quincy
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Quincy's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — producing communication. People named Quincy tend to be productive, musical, and gifted at making everyone around them sound better.

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Makes everyone sound better
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28-Grammy productivity
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Distinguished presence
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Thriller-level ambition
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Fifth but first in quality
Q8
U3
I9
N5
C3
Y7
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
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Personality of Quincy
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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