Quince is an uncommon yet intriguing given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'quincuum', which means "fifth". This name is often associated with the fruit of the same name, a variety of apple known for its sweet perfume and fragrant blossoms. It has been used throughout history, notably as a surname in the Middle Ages, but remains relatively rare as a first name in modern times.
The name Quince experienced varied popularity throughout the years, with the highest number of births recorded in a single year being 14 times (in 1964 and 1968). The most common frequency was 5 births per year, which occurred 27 times.