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Quill: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child who writes his story with bold strokes.

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#2857
Peak
#2223 in 2019

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2013: #1180520132015: #466120152020: #28572020#1#11805

What Quill Means

Quill is a boy name of English origin. A child who writes his story with bold strokes.

How Popular Quill Is

Quill currently ranks #2857 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2223 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Quill

  • Quill is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Quill is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
  • With just one syllable, Quill is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Quill

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Quill

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Quill.

Questions About Quill

What does Quill mean?

Quill is a boy name of English origin. A child who writes his story with bold strokes.

How popular is Quill?

Quill currently ranks #2857 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2223 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Quill come from?

Quill comes from English roots. Quill is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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