Quadarrious
A name of unknown origin, potentially inspired by the Latin "quattuor" meaning four.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quadarrious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quadarrious today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quadarrious births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quadarrious. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quadarrious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#14,103
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Quadarrious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quadarrious by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quadarrious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quadarrious
The given name Quadarrious is a relatively modern invention, with its origins seeming to trace back to the latter half of the 20th century. It appears to be a creative blend of various linguistic elements, potentially drawing inspiration from Latin and African-American naming traditions.
One possible origin could be a combination of the Latin prefix "quad-," meaning four, and the name "Darius," derived from the Persian word "Dara," meaning wealthy or possessing wealth. This amalgamation may have been intended to convey a sense of abundance or prosperity.
Alternatively, the name could be a fusion of the Latin "quadra," meaning square or block, and the African-American name "Terrius," which itself is a variant of the name Terrence or Terence, derived from the Latin name Tertius, meaning third.
While no definitive historical records or ancient texts mention the name Quadarrious directly, its unique construction suggests it was likely coined as a distinct and innovative name in more recent times, possibly within the African-American community or by parents seeking a unique and meaningful moniker for their child.
Due to the relatively recent emergence of this name, there are limited historical examples of individuals bearing it. However, here are a few notable figures who have carried the name Quadarrious:
1. Quadarrious Morten (born 1994), an American football defensive back who played for the University of South Florida.
2. Quadarrious Smith (born 1997), an American football defensive back who played for the University of Alabama and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft.
3. Quadarrious Jeffries (born 1998), an American basketball player who played for the University of Mississippi.
4. Quadarrious Hill (born 1996), an American football defensive back who played for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
5. Quadarrious Wilborn (born 1995), an American football defensive back who played for the University of Louisville.
While the name Quadarrious may have gained some traction in recent decades, particularly within certain communities, its overall usage remains relatively uncommon, and its precise origins and historical significance remain somewhat obscure.
People
Quadarrious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quadarrious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
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FAQ
Quadarrious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quadarrious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quadarrious going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Quadarrious a common name?
We classify Quadarrious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quadarrious most popular?
The single biggest year for Quadarrious was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quadarrious is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quadarrious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quadarrious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quadarrious in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quadarrious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quadarrious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quadarrious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Quadarrious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.