Queta
A feminine diminutive form of the Spanish name Joaquina.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Queta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Queta today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Queta births was 1957 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Queta. 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
- • The typical person named Queta is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Quetas were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Queta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1957
6 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1957 SSA rank
#5,911
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Queta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Queta 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 Queta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Queta
The name Queta originated from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word "quieta," meaning "quiet" or "peaceful." It first emerged in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.
Queta was a popular name among Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in regions like Andalusia, where it gained widespread recognition. The name's roots can be traced back to the Latin word "quies," which signifies rest or tranquility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Queta can be found in a 14th-century Spanish manuscript, where it was used to refer to a woman of noble birth from the city of Seville. However, the name's association with religious or historical figures from that era remains uncertain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Queta. One of the earliest known was Queta de Aragon (1370-1441), a Spanish noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria of Aragon.
Another prominent figure was Queta de Castilla (1525-1592), a renowned Spanish poet and writer from the Renaissance period, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
In the 18th century, Queta Martínez de Oliva (1710-1783) was a celebrated Spanish painter known for her intricate portraiture and religious artwork, which adorned numerous churches and noble households across Spain.
Moving into the 19th century, Queta Fernández (1825-1901) was a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools and educational programs for underprivileged girls in Madrid.
More recently, Queta Jiménez (1914-2002) was a Mexican actress and dancer who graced the stages of numerous theatrical productions and films throughout the mid-20th century, becoming a cultural icon in her native country.
While the name Queta has maintained a presence in Spanish-speaking communities over the centuries, its popularity has waxed and waned, reflecting the ever-changing trends and preferences of each era.
People
Queta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Queta 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
Queta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Queta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Queta 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Queta a common name?
We classify Queta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Queta most popular?
The single biggest year for Queta was 1957, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Queta is about 76 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 Queta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Queta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Queta 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 Queta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Queta 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 Queta 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 Queta?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.