Queana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "queen".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Queana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Queana today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Queana births was 1983 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Queana. 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 Queana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1983
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1995 SSA rank
#15,139
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Queana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Queana from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Queana 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 Queana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Queana
The name Queana is a relatively obscure and uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged from a blend of the French word "quene," meaning a queen or female ruler, and the suffix "-ana," which has roots in various Italic and Latin languages. The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to the late medieval period in Western Europe.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Queana was a 14th-century noblewoman from the region of Navarre, located in modern-day Spain and France. Queana de Bearn (1310-1384) was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles II of Navarre and is mentioned in several historical chronicles from that era.
In the 15th century, a Queana Visconti (1418-1482) was a member of the powerful Visconti family that ruled over the Duchy of Milan in northern Italy. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and scholars.
During the 16th century, a Queana de Valois (1520-1589) was a French noblewoman and courtier at the court of King Henry II of France. She was renowned for her beauty and her involvement in various political intrigues of the time.
In the 17th century, Queana Grimaldi (1628-1703) was a member of the House of Grimaldi, the ruling family of the Principality of Monaco. She played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the small Mediterranean state.
Another notable figure with the name Queana was Queana von Hohenzollern (1756-1828), a German princess from the House of Hohenzollern, which ruled over Prussia and later the German Empire. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her support of various charitable causes.
While the name Queana has had a relatively limited presence throughout history, these examples illustrate its use across different regions and time periods, often associated with nobility and aristocratic circles. However, the true origins and etymology of the name remain somewhat enigmatic, adding to its unique and intriguing nature.
People
Queana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Queana 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
Queana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Queana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Queana 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Queana a common name?
We classify Queana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Queana most popular?
The single biggest year for Queana was 1983, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Queana is about 39 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 Queana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Queana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Queana in the SSA data are female. 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 Queana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Queana 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 Queana 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 Queana?
Find out how many people share the name Queana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.