Descendant of the slender one
A modern variant of the Irish surname Quinlan, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Caoinleáin'. It combines the popular 'Quinn' prefix with a rhythmic suffix, often interpreted as 'slender' or 'gentle'.
Less common today
Quinnlan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,393 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
