Quentin, of French origin, is derived from the Latin word 'quietus', meaning peaceful or silent. It was initially used as a surname before evolving into a given name. The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted by several other countries. Notable individuals with this name include Quentin Tarantino, an American film director and screenwriter, and Quentin Blake, the renowned British illustrator known for his work with author Roald Dahl.
"The name Quentin experienced a notable surge in popularity from the late 70s to mid-80s, peaking with 14 births in 1984. However, it has since fluctuated significantly, with periods of minimal usage (e.g., 5 births in 2014) and sporadic spikes (6 births in 2015). Overall, there have been 190 Quentins born across these years."