Quill
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Quill
First appearing in the US stats back in 2013, this wordy choice fits in with the likes of Sonnet, Poetry, Fable, and Story as a literary option for writers, fans of classic literature, and those who like Quinn but want something rarer. Given to 35 boys in a recent year, it could also be a short form of the Irish name Quillan, meaning "lion, Leo, cub" or potentially even Aquilla meaning "eagle".
Quill for boys#3361 US
Notably appearing in the Marvel comics and franchise, borne by Guardians of the Galaxy character, Peter Quill, it's a nod to the past with a contemporary vibe.
Quill for girls
A writerly choice, Quill first entered the US stats for boys back in 2013 and for girls in 2017. It has since been used sporadically and quietly as a girl name, fitting in with choices such as Poet, Story, Sonnet, and Fable.
Along with being a word name, Quill may also be considered a variation of the Irish Quillan ("lion cub") or the Latin Aquila ("eagle").
Pronounced KWIL.
As of November 2026, Quill ranked #3361 for boys in US births in 2025 and #17034 for girls in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #2226 for boys in 2019 and #15160 for girls in 2019, Nameberry popularity #647 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,665 | 21 | 11 |
| 2016 | #4,434 | 23 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,982 | 40 | 22 |
| 2019 | #2,226 | 63 | 35.1 |
| 2020 | #2,876 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2021 | #2,614 | 50 | 28.6 |
| 2022 | #2,782 | 47 | 26.9 |
| 2023 | #3,532 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #3,136 | 39 | 22.6 |
| 2025 | #3,361 | 35 | 20.5 |
World rankings
Quill for boys
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