Quavius
An uncommon masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quavius today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quavius births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quavius. 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 Quavius. 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
#9,804
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Quavius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quavius 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 Quavius 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 Quavius
The given name Quavius is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. There are no known records of this name being used in ancient civilizations or mentioned in historical texts or religious scriptures. The name does not seem to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from older words or languages.
The earliest known individual with the name Quavius was Quavius Quintavius, a Roman citizen who lived in the 1st century AD. Little is known about this person, except that they were a resident of the city of Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. The name Quavius may have been a unique variation or misspelling of a more common Roman name during that time.
In the 12th century, there was a Quavius de Montfort, a French nobleman and knight who participated in the Third Crusade. He was part of the retinue of Richard I of England and is mentioned in some historical accounts of the crusade, though details about his life and deeds are scarce.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Quavius Vespucci was active in Florence, Italy, in the late 15th century. He was a contemporary of the famous artists Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, though his works are relatively obscure and have been lost to history.
In the 19th century, a German philosopher named Quavius Heidemann wrote several treatises on metaphysics and the nature of existence. His works were influential in the development of existentialism, but he remained a relatively unknown figure outside of philosophical circles.
More recently, in the early 20th century, there was a Quavius Fitzsimmons, an American boxer from Philadelphia who competed in the lightweight division. He had a moderately successful career, winning several regional titles, but never achieved widespread fame or recognition on the national stage.
While the name Quavius is unique and intriguing, its origins and historical significance remain largely uncertain. It seems to have been a rare and sporadic occurrence throughout various periods and cultures, with little continuity or widespread usage over time.
People
Quavius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quavius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
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FAQ
Quavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quavius 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 Quavius a common name?
We classify Quavius 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 Quavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Quavius was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quavius 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 Quavius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quavius 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 Quavius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quavius 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 Quavius 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 Quavius?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.