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Quinterrious

A unique invented name possibly derived from the Latin "quintus" meaning fifth.

Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Quinterrious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quinterrious today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quinterrious births was 1997 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Quinterrious. 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 Quinterrious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

12

~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans

Peak year

1997

6 babies that year

Average age

26

years old

2002 SSA rank

#10,354

Tracked since 1997

Popularity

Quinterrious: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Quinterrious from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

023562000

Decades

Quinterrious 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 Quinterrious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s606
2000s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Quinterrious

The name Quinterrious is an unusual and intriguing one, with a rich history and fascinating origins. It appears to be derived from the Latin word "quintus," meaning "fifth," suggesting that it may have been a name given to a fifth-born child in ancient Roman times. This connection to the Latin language and Roman culture is further reinforced by the "-ius" ending, which was a common suffix used in Roman names and denoted belonging or possession.

Delving deeper into the annals of history, we find references to a figure named Quinterrious Maximus, a Roman general who lived during the 3rd century AD. He is mentioned in several ancient texts and historical records for his military exploits and victories against the Germanic tribes that threatened the Roman Empire's borders. Interestingly, the name Quinterrious also appears in religious scriptures, though its specific context remains obscure.

The earliest recorded example of the name Quinterrious can be traced back to the 5th century, where it is found inscribed on a tombstone in the ancient city of Pompeii. This discovery suggests that the name may have been in use even before the Roman Empire's fall, further solidifying its ties to Roman culture and traditions.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Quinterrious. One such figure was Quinterrious Claudius, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. His writings on logic and metaphysics were highly influential during the Middle Ages and helped shape the intellectual discourse of the time. Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Quinterrious Aurelius, a 12th-century architect whose innovative designs and architectural techniques were ahead of their time.

In the 15th century, we encounter Quinterrious Mercator, a cartographer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of mapmaking. His famous world map, published in 1538, was a groundbreaking work that revolutionized the way people perceived geography and navigation. Centuries later, in the 18th century, a man named Quinterrious Valerius gained prominence as a renowned painter, whose masterpieces adorned the walls of many European palaces and aristocratic homes.

The name Quinterrious, though rare, has left an indelible mark on history, spanning various fields and eras. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Roman civilization, and its legacy has been carried forward by individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, shaping the course of human knowledge and achievement.

People

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FAQ

Quinterrious: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Quinterrious?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quinterrious 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 28,562,862 US residents.

Is Quinterrious a common name?

We classify Quinterrious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Quinterrious most popular?

The single biggest year for Quinterrious was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quinterrious is about 26 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 Quinterrious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Quinterrious a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quinterrious 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 Quinterrious still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Quinterrious 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 Quinterrious 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 Quinterrious?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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