Quadier
A variant spelling of the Arabic name Qadir, meaning "mighty" or "powerful."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quadier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quadier today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quadier births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quadier. 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 Quadier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,143
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Quadier: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quadier 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 Quadier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quadier
The given name Quadier has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "qadir," meaning "powerful" or "capable." The name's spelling may have evolved from similar Arabic names like Qadeer or Qadir, reflecting regional linguistic variations.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Quadier holds significance as it relates to one of the attributes of God, Al-Qadir, meaning "The All-Powerful." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of invoking divine strength and capability.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Quadier can be traced back to the 9th century, during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization. Historical records from this period mention notable figures bearing this name, such as Quadier al-Basri (814-892), a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Basra, Iraq.
Throughout the centuries, the name Quadier has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. One notable bearer was Quadier ibn Abi Salih (1072-1153), a renowned Andalusian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.
In the realm of literature, the 13th-century Persian poet Quadier Rumi (1207-1273) stands out as a revered figure. His poetic works, infused with Sufi mysticism, continue to inspire and influence readers worldwide.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Quadier was associated with military prowess. Quadier Pasha (1528-1595), an influential Ottoman military commander and grand vizier, played a pivotal role in the empire's campaigns and governance.
In more recent times, the name Quadier has been carried by notable individuals like Quadier Humree (1901-1976), a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Minister in the 1950s.
While the name Quadier may have evolved over time and across different cultures, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, reflecting themes of strength, capability, and divine connection.
People
Quadier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quadier as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quadier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quadier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quadier 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 Quadier a common name?
We classify Quadier 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 Quadier most popular?
The single biggest year for Quadier was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quadier is about 29 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 Quadier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quadier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quadier 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 Quadier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quadier 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 Quadier 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 have the name Quadier?
See how many Americans are named Quadier on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.