Quineshia
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly created in the modern era.
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Quineshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quineshia today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quineshia births was 1991 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quineshia. 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 Quineshia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
1991
9 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2002 SSA rank
#17,466
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Quineshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quineshia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 36 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quineshia 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 Quineshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quineshia
The name Quineshia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or etymological connections to established languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that were chosen for their aesthetic appeal rather than any specific meaning or historical significance.
While the name itself is quite unique, its structure resembles certain African-American naming traditions that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. During this period, many parents began to craft distinctive names for their children, often blending elements from various cultures or languages, or simply creating entirely new words that held personal or symbolic significance.
Unfortunately, due to the name's recent coinage, there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention Quineshia. Additionally, there are no widely recognized famous figures from history who bore this name, as it was essentially unknown until the late 20th century.
However, in recent decades, a handful of individuals have been recorded with the name Quineshia. One notable example is Quineshia McDowell, an American track and field athlete who competed in the heptathlon and long jump events. She was born in 1991 and represented the United States at various international competitions, including the World Athletics Championships.
Another individual with this name is Quineshia Leonard, an American actress and model who has appeared in several TV shows and films. She was born in 1985 and has had roles in projects such as "The Parkers" and "Girlfriends."
Quineshia Roberson is a writer and educator from the United States, known for her work in promoting diversity and inclusivity in literature and education. She has authored several books and articles on these topics, and she was born in 1979.
Quineshia Faison is an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful event planning company based in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in 1987 and has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements and community involvement.
Lastly, Quineshia Wilson is an American artist and illustrator whose work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social issues. She was born in 1993 and has exhibited her artwork in various galleries and exhibitions across the United States.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have been recorded with the name Quineshia in recent times. As a relatively new and unique name, its history and origins remain somewhat enigmatic, but it has slowly gained recognition and usage in certain communities.
People
Quineshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quineshia 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
Quineshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quineshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quineshia 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Quineshia a common name?
We classify Quineshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quineshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Quineshia was 1991, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quineshia is about 33 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 Quineshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quineshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quineshia 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 Quineshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quineshia 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 Quineshia 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 common is the name Quineshia?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Quineshia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.