Quintero
From Spanish origin, meaning "person who lives near or owns a farmstead".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Quintero. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quintero today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quintero births was 1991 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quintero. 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 Quintero. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1991
7 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,091
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Quintero: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quintero 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 Quintero during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quintero
The name Quintero has its roots in the Spanish language, originating from the Latin word "quintus," which means "fifth." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially given to the fifth-born child in a family or as a reference to something related to the number five.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Quintero emerged as a surname in parts of the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). It was likely derived from the Latin term "quintarius," which referred to a person responsible for collecting a tax or duty known as the "quinta," a fifth part of a certain quantity.
As a given name, Quintero gained prominence during the Renaissance period in Spain and its territories. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to Quintero de la Puente, a Spanish jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 15th century and authored works on civil and canon law.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quintero. One such figure was Quintero Calderon (1609-1657), a Spanish playwright and poet from Madrid, known for his comedic works that satirized the societal norms of his time.
In the realm of art, Quintero Basso (1832-1892) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, recognized for his exceptional portraiture and allegorical compositions.
Moving into the modern era, Quintero Alvarez (1893-1968) was a prominent Mexican architect and urban planner, whose designs significantly influenced the architectural landscape of Mexico City during the mid-20th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Quintero Torres (1920-1998), a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in shaping Chile's international relations during the latter half of the 20th century.
Lastly, Quintero Delgado (1946-2010) was a renowned Spanish artist and ceramist, widely celebrated for his innovative techniques and contributions to the field of contemporary ceramic art.
While the name Quintero may have originated as a reference to the number five or a tax collector, it has transcended its initial meanings and become a part of the rich tapestry of given names across various cultures and historical periods.
People
Quintero + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quintero 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
Quintero: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quintero?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quintero 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Quintero a common name?
We classify Quintero as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quintero most popular?
The single biggest year for Quintero was 1991, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quintero is about 34 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 Quintero in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quintero a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quintero 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 Quintero still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quintero 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 Quintero 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 are named Quintero?
See how many Americans are named Quintero on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.