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.
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?
1977peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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
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I9
N5
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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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