Quaterrius
A variant masculine name meaning "belonging to the fourth."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quaterrius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quaterrius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quaterrius births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quaterrius. 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 Quaterrius. 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
#10,419
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Quaterrius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius
The name Quaterrius is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich cultural heritage. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was derived from the Latin word "quaterni," meaning "four." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a family's fourth child or with a group of four individuals.
During the Roman era, names often held significant meaning and were deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the time. Quaterrius was likely bestowed upon individuals with a connection to the number four, whether through birth order or symbolic associations. Unfortunately, specific historical references or ancient texts mentioning individuals with this name are scarce, as record-keeping practices were limited.
The earliest recorded example of the name Quaterrius can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. He briefly mentioned a Roman soldier named Quaterrius Gallus who served in the Punic Wars against Carthage in the 3rd century BC. Beyond this brief reference, little is known about the life and deeds of Quaterrius Gallus.
Throughout the centuries, the name Quaterrius has been exceedingly rare, appearing only sporadically in historical records. One notable individual was Quaterrius Maximus, a Roman philosopher who lived during the 2nd century AD. His writings on ethics and virtue were highly regarded in his time, although few of his works have survived to the present day.
In the 5th century AD, a Roman Catholic bishop named Quaterrius of Brescia gained recognition for his efforts in spreading Christianity throughout northern Italy. His unwavering dedication to his faith and his compassion towards the less fortunate earned him a respected place in the annals of the early Christian Church.
Another figure of note was Quaterrius the Scribe, a 9th-century monk from the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Gall in modern-day Switzerland. He was renowned for his exquisite calligraphy and his contributions to preserving ancient manuscripts through his meticulous copying efforts.
Despite its rarity, the name Quaterrius has persisted throughout the ages, carried by a handful of individuals who have left their mark on history. While its usage has been limited, the name's unique sound and intriguing Latin roots continue to captivate those with an appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultural heritage woven into the world of names.
People
Quaterrius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quaterrius 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
Quaterrius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quaterrius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius a common name?
We classify Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius most popular?
The single biggest year for Quaterrius was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quaterrius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius 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 Quaterrius?
Find out how many people share the name Quaterrius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.