Quinnesha
A feminine name of African-American origin, possibly derived from an invented term.
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Quinnesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quinnesha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quinnesha births was 1989 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quinnesha. 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 Quinnesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
1989
10 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2001 SSA rank
#17,295
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Quinnesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quinnesha from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quinnesha 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 Quinnesha 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 Quinnesha
The name Quinnesha is a modern invented name that does not have a clear historical origin or etymological roots. It appears to be a combination of elements from various cultures and languages, but its precise meaning and derivation are obscure.
This unique name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in certain regions of the United States. However, there are no records of it being used prior to the 20th century or appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents from any specific cultural tradition.
While the name Quinnesha does not have a long-standing historical lineage, it has been adopted by a small number of individuals in recent decades. Unfortunately, there are no widely recognized or famous historical figures who bore this name, as it is a relatively recent creation.
It is worth noting that the name Quinnesha, like many modern invented names, may not have a deep-rooted cultural or linguistic significance. Instead, it likely arose from the desire for a unique and distinctive name, reflecting contemporary naming trends and personal preferences.
As a newly coined name, Quinnesha does not have a well-documented history or a rich tapestry of stories and associations that can be traced back through the ages. Its origins and evolution remain uncertain, and its future popularity and use may be shaped by individual choices and societal trends.
People
Quinnesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quinnesha 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
Quinnesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quinnesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quinnesha 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 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Quinnesha a common name?
We classify Quinnesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quinnesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Quinnesha was 1989, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quinnesha is about 35 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 Quinnesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quinnesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quinnesha 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 Quinnesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quinnesha 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 Quinnesha 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 Americans are named Quinnesha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.