Quetzy
Derived from the Mayan word for the resplendent quetzal bird.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Quetzy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quetzy today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quetzy births was 1970 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quetzy. 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 Quetzy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1970
5 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1970 SSA rank
#8,949
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Quetzy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quetzy 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 Quetzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quetzy
The given name Quetzy is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America. It is believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century, during the height of the Aztec Empire.
Quetzy is a shortened form of the Nahuatl word "quetzalli," which means "precious feather" or "quetzal feather." The quetzal was a revered and sacred bird in Aztec culture, and its vibrant green feathers were highly prized and used in various ceremonial headdresses and decorations.
The name Quetzy is closely associated with the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity who was one of the most important figures in the Aztec pantheon. Quetzalcoatl was the god of wind, air, and learning, and was often depicted as a feathered serpent or a man with a feathered headdress.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Quetzy can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century codex that documented the history, culture, and tribute paid to the Aztec Empire. In this codex, there is a reference to a woman named Quetzy, who was likely a noble or influential figure in Aztec society.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Quetzy. One of the most famous was Quetzy Chalmers (1892-1975), a Mexican-American artist and activist who played a significant role in the Chicano civil rights movement in the United States.
Another notable Quetzy was Quetzy Gomez (1918-2004), a Mexican artist and sculptor who was known for her vibrant and colorful works that celebrated the indigenous cultures of Mexico.
In the realm of literature, Quetzy Alvarado (1927-2012) was a renowned Guatemalan poet and writer whose works explored themes of identity, indigenous heritage, and political struggle.
The name Quetzy has also been carried by prominent figures in the world of sports, such as Quetzy Jiménez (1936-2019), a Mexican baseball player who played for several teams in the Mexican League.
Lastly, Quetzy Quintana (born 1967) is a contemporary Mexican artist and writer whose work explores themes of feminism, indigenous rights, and environmental issues.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Quetzy, a name that carries with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the ancient Aztec civilization.
People
Quetzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quetzy 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
Quetzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quetzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quetzy 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 Quetzy a common name?
We classify Quetzy 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quetzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Quetzy was 1970, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quetzy is about 61 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 Quetzy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quetzy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quetzy 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 Quetzy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quetzy 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 Quetzy 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 Quetzy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.