Quaterius
Derived from the Latin term "quaterni" meaning four or group of four.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quaterius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quaterius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quaterius births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quaterius. 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 Quaterius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,418
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Quaterius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quaterius 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 Quaterius 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 Quaterius
The name Quaterius has its origins in the ancient Roman culture, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium AD. It is derived from the Latin word "quaternus," which means "group of four." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to a fourth-born child or someone associated with the number four in some significant way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quaterius can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions a soldier by that name serving in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD. This indicates that the name was in use among the Roman military and upper classes during that era.
In the 4th century AD, a prominent Christian scholar and theologian named Quaterius of Carthage was known for his extensive works on the interpretation of biblical texts. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the development of early Christian theology and philosophy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Quaterius appeared in various historical records across Europe, particularly in the regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. One notable figure was Quaterius of Ravenna, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD and made significant contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and classical literature.
In the 15th century, a renowned Italian artist and architect named Quaterius Ambrogio di Bambo, better known as Quaterius Bramante, was born in 1444 and died in 1514. He is credited with the design of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, one of the most iconic and influential architectural works of the Renaissance period.
Another historically significant individual with the name Quaterius was Quaterius von Reichenau, a German Benedictine monk and polymath who lived from 1007 to 1075. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, music theory, and the construction of intricate astronomical clocks and instruments.
While the name Quaterius is not commonly used in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in the ancient Roman civilization and spanning across various cultures and disciplines throughout the centuries. Its association with scholars, artists, and influential figures in different eras serves as a testament to its enduring presence in human history.
People
Quaterius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quaterius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Quaterius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quaterius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quaterius 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 Quaterius a common name?
We classify Quaterius 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 Quaterius most popular?
The single biggest year for Quaterius was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quaterius is about 28 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 Quaterius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quaterius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quaterius 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 Quaterius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quaterius 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 Quaterius 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 Quaterius?
See how many people have the name Quaterius on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.