Quadry
A name of Arabic origin meaning "has power" or "powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Quadry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quadry today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quadry births was 1993 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quadry. 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 Quadry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
1993
18 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,868
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Quadry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quadry from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 62 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quadry 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 Quadry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quadry
The name Quadry originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the word "qadr," which means "power" or "destiny." This name first emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the early centuries of Islamic civilization.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quadry can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were seen as influential or destined for greatness within their communities.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Quadry al-Shami gained recognition for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. He was born in Damascus, Syria, in 1020 and is remembered for his scholarly works on Islamic law and theology.
During the 13th century, a prominent Muslim scholar and philosopher, Quadry al-Razi, left a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of his time. Born in 1209 in the city of Rayy (present-day Iran), he wrote extensively on various subjects, including philosophy, medicine, and astronomy.
In the 15th century, Quadry al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and writer from the Iberian Peninsula, made significant contributions to the literary landscape. He was born in Granada, Spain, in 1420 and is celebrated for his poetic works that captured the essence of Andalusian culture and traditions.
Another notable figure bearing the name Quadry was Quadry Khan, a military leader and statesman who lived in the 16th century. He served as a governor in the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent during that period.
These examples illustrate the historical presence of the name Quadry across various regions and time periods, reflecting its Arabic origins and association with individuals who achieved prominence in various fields, from scholarship and literature to military leadership and governance.
People
Quadry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quadry 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
Quadry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quadry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quadry 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 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Quadry a common name?
We classify Quadry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 67 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quadry most popular?
The single biggest year for Quadry was 1993, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quadry is about 32 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 Quadry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quadry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quadry 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 Quadry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quadry 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 Quadry 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 Quadry as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.