Quarmaine
English name of French origin, meaning "church quarry".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Quarmaine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quarmaine today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quarmaine births was 1989 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quarmaine. 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 Quarmaine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1989
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#7,668
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Quarmaine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quarmaine 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 Quarmaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quarmaine
The given name Quarmaine has its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "quarme," which means "elm tree." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century, in regions where Old French was spoken, such as northern France and parts of modern-day Belgium and Switzerland.
While the name's direct connection to ancient texts or religious scriptures is unclear, its association with the elm tree may have held symbolic significance in various cultures, as trees were often revered and seen as emblems of strength, resilience, and fertility. The earliest recorded instances of the name Quarmaine can be traced back to medieval records and documents from the regions mentioned above.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quarmaine. One of the earliest recorded instances is Quarmaine de Villers, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century and was known for his participation in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). Another notable figure is Quarmaine de Montfort, a French knight who fought alongside King Philip II of France during the Albigensian Crusade in the early 13th century.
In the realm of literature, Quarmaine de Troyes was a 13th-century French poet and trouvère (a lyric poet who composed and sang in Old French) known for his contributions to the courtly love tradition. His works were widely circulated and celebrated during his time.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Quarmaine Lefebvre (1510-1572) was a prominent French scholar and humanist who played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural life of Renaissance France. He was highly regarded for his translations of classical Greek and Latin texts, as well as his contributions to the study of the French language.
In more recent times, Quarmaine Jones (1927-2003) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist who performed with notable artists such as Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk, leaving an indelible mark on the jazz scene of the 20th century.
People
Quarmaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quarmaine 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
Quarmaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quarmaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quarmaine 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Quarmaine a common name?
We classify Quarmaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quarmaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Quarmaine was 1989, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quarmaine is about 36 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 Quarmaine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quarmaine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quarmaine 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 Quarmaine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quarmaine 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 Quarmaine 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 named Quarmaine?
Find out how many Americans are named Quarmaine on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.