Quentin is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Quinctius, which was itself derived from the Latin word 'quintus' meaning fifth. This name has been popular in France for centuries and has seen increasing usage in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. It is often spelled with an 'i' instead of a 'y', as in the French spelling Quentin, but variations such as Quintin are also used. Notable individuals bearing this name include the American actor Quentin Tarantino and the French cyclist Quentin Fillon.
"Quentin seems to have been a popular name for babies between 1975 and 2010, with the most frequent years being around the mid-1990s and early 2000s."