Spear
Derived from the Sabine word 'quiris' meaning spear. In Roman mythology, Quirinus was an early god of the Roman state, often associated with Romulus, the founder of Rome.
Less common today
Quirino isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,593 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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