Fifth or counsel
As a variant of Quinn, it often stems from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning descendant of Conn (counsel). It is also used as a shortened form of the Latin Quintus, traditionally given to the fifth-born child.
Less common today
Quin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,851 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA coach and former player
Jedi Master known as Quin · Star Wars
Cheerleader often called Quinn or Quin · Glee
