Quintavius
A unique variation of the Latin name "Quintus", denoting the fifth-born son.
Name Census estimates that about 422 living Americans carry the first name Quintavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quintavius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quintavius births was 1996 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quintavius. 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.
People living today
422
~ 1 in 812,214 Americans
Peak year
1996
29 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,109
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Quintavius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quintavius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 209 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
Quintavius 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 Quintavius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quintavius' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Quintavius
The name Quintavius is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman numeral "quintus," meaning "fifth." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the numeral "quintus" was commonly used in naming conventions, particularly for children born as the fifth child in a family.
During the Roman era, the use of numerical names was a common practice among the upper classes and nobility. Names like Quintus, Sextus, and Septimus were often given to children based on their birth order, with Quintavius indicating the fifth-born son or child.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Quintavius can be found in Roman historical records and inscriptions from the 1st century AD. One notable example is Quintavius Rufus, a Roman senator who lived during the reign of Emperor Claudius in the 1st century AD.
Throughout the centuries, the name Quintavius has been borne by several notable individuals, albeit with varying spellings and regional variations. One such figure was Quintavius Maximus, a Roman general and statesman who lived in the 3rd century AD and played a pivotal role in the military campaigns against the Germanic tribes.
In the medieval period, the name Quintavius appeared in various forms across Europe, with some variations including Quintavus, Quintavus, and Quintavien. One significant bearer of the name during this time was Quintavius de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Fourth Crusade in the early 13th century.
Moving forward to the Renaissance era, the name Quintavius gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the city of Florence. Quintavius Medici, a member of the influential Medici family, was a renowned patron of the arts and a prominent figure in the cultural and political landscape of 15th century Florence.
In more recent history, the name Quintavius has been relatively uncommon, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One such figure was Quintavius Davis, an American lawyer and civil rights activist who played a significant role in the desegregation efforts in the southern United States during the 20th century.
While the name Quintavius may not be as widely used today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy rooted in the traditions of ancient Rome and the significance of numerical naming conventions. Its enduring presence throughout the centuries serves as a testament to the cultural and historical impact of this distinctive moniker.
People
Quintavius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quintavius 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
Quintavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quintavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 422 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quintavius 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 812,214 US residents.
Is Quintavius a common name?
We classify Quintavius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 430 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quintavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Quintavius was 1996, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quintavius is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Quintavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quintavius 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.
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.