Cub or descendant of the slender one
Quillen is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cuilinn. It is derived from the word 'cuileán', which means 'cub' or 'puppy', or potentially from 'caol', meaning 'slender'. While historically a surname, it has transitioned into a rare and distinctive given name.
Less common today
Quillen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,854 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series · The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
