Quillar
An invented name, potentially inspired by the word "quill" referring to feathers or writing.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Quillar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quillar today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quillar births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quillar. 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 Quillar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,661
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Quillar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quillar 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 Quillar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quillar
The name Quillar is an ancient one, with its origins tracing back to the Etruscan civilization of what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced society that flourished in the region from around the 8th century BCE until their assimilation into the Roman Republic in the 1st century BCE.
Quillar is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "quiliare," which roughly translates to "one who weaves" or "skilled weaver." This likely suggests that the name was originally associated with those who possessed expertise in the art of weaving textiles, a highly valued craft in ancient societies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quillar can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to approximately 500 BCE. This inscription, discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, mentions an individual named "Quillar Velthurna," indicating that the name was in use among the Etruscan nobility.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Quillar. One such figure was Quillar of Arezzo, a renowned Etruscan philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His teachings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential in the ancient world and were later studied by Roman thinkers like Cicero.
Another historically significant Quillar was a Roman soldier who served under Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars of the 1st century BCE. This Quillar is mentioned in Caesar's personal accounts of the campaigns, where he is praised for his bravery and tactical acumen on the battlefield.
In the medieval period, a Quillar of Perugia was a prominent Italian architect who oversaw the construction of several grand cathedrals and public buildings in the region during the 12th century. His innovative use of arches and vaulted ceilings was highly influential in the development of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.
During the Renaissance, a Quillar de Medici was a renowned artist and sculptor who worked extensively for the powerful Medici family in Florence. His masterful sculptures adorned many of the city's most iconic buildings and public spaces, and he was widely considered one of the greatest sculptors of his time.
In more recent centuries, a Quillar Hoffman was a German composer and musician who lived in the late 18th century. His works, which blended classical and folk elements, were widely performed throughout Europe and helped shape the development of early Romantic music.
People
Quillar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quillar 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
Quillar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quillar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quillar 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 - US residents.
Is Quillar a common name?
We classify Quillar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Quillar most popular?
The single biggest year for Quillar was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quillar is about 0 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 Quillar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quillar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quillar 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 Quillar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quillar 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 Quillar 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 Quillar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.