Quamine
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "aqua" meaning water or fountain.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quamine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quamine today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quamine births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quamine. 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 Quamine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,796
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Quamine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quamine 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 Quamine 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 Quamine
The name Quamine is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history rooted in the ancient cultures of the Middle East. Its origins can be traced back to the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the region during the first millennium BCE. Quamine is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "qumana," meaning "to rise" or "to ascend."
In ancient times, the name Quamine was associated with the concept of elevation, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It was often given to individuals who were born into influential families or those who were destined for greatness. The name carried a sense of aspiration and the pursuit of higher ideals.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Quamine can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab philosopher and historian, Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406). In his seminal work, "Muqaddimah," he referenced a historical figure named Quamine al-Razi, a scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quamine. One such figure was Quamine al-Hakim (990-1021), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Islamic Golden Age. His contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry were groundbreaking, and his works influenced generations of scholars.
Another notable Quamine was Quamine ibn al-Husayn (1225-1285), a Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran. His spiritual writings and poetry were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and revered by Sufis to this day.
In the realm of literature, Quamine al-Jawhari (1162-1233) stands out as a prominent figure. He was a renowned lexicographer and author of the celebrated dictionary "Al-Sihah fi al-Lughah," which became a standard reference work for the Arabic language.
Moving to more recent times, Quamine al-Siba'i (1915-1964) was a prominent Syrian scholar and political activist. He played a significant role in the Arab nationalist movement and was a vocal advocate for Arab unity and independence from colonial powers.
While the name Quamine is not as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and meaningful name with a rich cultural heritage. Its roots in the ancient languages and cultures of the Middle East serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this intriguing moniker.
People
Quamine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quamine 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
Quamine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quamine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quamine 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 Quamine a common name?
We classify Quamine 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 Quamine most popular?
The single biggest year for Quamine was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quamine 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 Quamine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quamine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quamine 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 Quamine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quamine 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 Quamine 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 Americans are named Quamine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.