Quenette
A feminine French name meaning "little queen".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quenette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quenette today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quenette births was 1980 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quenette. 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 Quenette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1980
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#11,650
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Quenette: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quenette 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 Quenette 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 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quenette
The name Quenette has its origins in the French language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "quenotte," which referred to a small nut or kernel. The name likely originated as a nickname or term of endearment for someone small or petite in stature.
In the 12th century, the name Quenette appeared in various records and documents across France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It was commonly used as a diminutive form of the name Quenilda, which itself was derived from the Germanic roots "kuning" (meaning "brave") and "hild" (meaning "battle").
While the name Quenette does not have any known references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in historical records throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in 1287, when a woman named Quenette de Montfort was mentioned in the official records of the city of Rouen.
Over the years, several notable individuals have borne the name Quenette. In the 14th century, Quenette de Bruges was a renowned Flemish tapestry weaver who created intricate works for noble households across Europe. Her tapestries can still be found in museums and collections worldwide.
Another notable figure was Quenette de Vienne, a French noblewoman born in 1420, who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War. She was known for her bravery and leadership skills, and is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time.
In the 16th century, Quenette Boucher was a French artist and miniaturist who gained fame for her delicate and detailed portraits of the French royal family. Her works are highly prized by art collectors and can be found in prestigious museums across the world.
Moving into more recent history, Quenette Duval was a French actress and singer who lived from 1785 to 1862. She was a popular performer in the Parisian theater scene and is remembered for her roles in several famous plays and operas of the time.
Quenette Boulanger, born in 1893 and died in 1977, was a notable French composer and conductor. She was the first woman to conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra and is celebrated for her contributions to 20th-century classical music.
People
Quenette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quenette 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
Quenette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quenette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quenette 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 Quenette a common name?
We classify Quenette 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 Quenette most popular?
The single biggest year for Quenette was 1980, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quenette is about 43 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 Quenette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quenette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quenette 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 Quenette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quenette 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 Quenette 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 Quenette?
See how many people have the name Quenette on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.