Quiency
A rare unisex name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Quiency. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quiency today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quiency births was 1976 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quiency. 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 Quiency. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1976
6 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,608
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Quiency: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quiency 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 Quiency 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quiency
The given name Quiency is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "Quienes," which means "peaceful" or "tranquil." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals with a calm and serene demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Quiency can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. In his work titled "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City), Livy mentions a wealthy Etruscan merchant named Quiency Arunte, who lived during the 6th century BC.
During the Middle Ages, the name Quiency gained some popularity among the nobility in parts of Europe. One notable figure was Quiency de Beaumont, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century. Born in 1145, he participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart and was known for his bravery on the battlefield.
In the Renaissance period, the name Quiency was associated with artistic and intellectual circles. Quiency Botticelli, an Italian painter born in 1446, was a contemporary of the renowned artist Sandro Botticelli. Although not as famous as his namesake, Quiency Botticelli's works were admired for their intricate details and vibrant colors.
Moving into the 18th century, Quiency Rousseau, a French philosopher and writer born in 1712, gained recognition for his groundbreaking work on social contract theory and his influential novel "Émile, or On Education." Rousseau's ideas had a profound impact on the Enlightenment movement and the development of modern educational practices.
In more recent history, Quiency Curie, a French physicist born in 1867, made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains an iconic figure in the world of science, having discovered the elements polonium and radium with her husband, Pierre Curie.
While the name Quiency is relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich history and unique origins make it a fascinating moniker that continues to captivate those who appreciate the beauty and significance of names from various cultures and eras.
People
Quiency + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quiency 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
Quiency: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quiency?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quiency 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 Quiency a common name?
We classify Quiency 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 Quiency most popular?
The single biggest year for Quiency was 1976, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quiency is about 51 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 Quiency in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quiency a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quiency 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 Quiency still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quiency 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 Quiency 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 share the name Quiency?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.