Quintisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Quintus and Tisha.
Name Census estimates that about 41 living Americans carry the first name Quintisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quintisha today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quintisha births was 1987 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quintisha. 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 Quintisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
41
~ 1 in 8,359,862 Americans
Peak year
1987
7 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1997 SSA rank
#15,527
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Quintisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quintisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 24 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
Decades
Quintisha 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 Quintisha 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 Quintisha
The name Quintisha is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the combination of the Latin prefix "quint-" meaning "fifth" and the English name "Tisha." Although the exact origin is unclear, it appears to be a modern invention without direct ties to any specific language or culture.
While the name itself does not have a long historical record, some researchers suggest it may have been influenced by the popularity of unique and unconventional names in certain regions, particularly in the United States. The blending of linguistic elements from different sources is a common practice in contemporary name creation.
Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or mentions of the name Quintisha in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent emergence as a given name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Quintisha are sparse, and it is challenging to pinpoint individuals who have borne this name throughout history. However, a few notable examples can be found in public records and databases:
1. Quintisha Jones, an American author and motivational speaker born in the late 20th century, known for her self-help books and workshops.
2. Quintisha Smith, a former basketball player from the United States who competed in collegiate tournaments in the early 2000s.
3. Quintisha Brown, an artist and painter from the Caribbean region, recognized for her vibrant and abstract artwork exhibited in several galleries.
4. Quintisha Johnson, a community activist and organizer based in a major city in the United States, known for her work in promoting social justice and youth empowerment.
5. Quintisha Williams, a former track and field athlete from the United States who participated in various regional and national competitions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent origin of the name Quintisha, the availability of historical records and information about individuals bearing this name is limited. As time passes, more comprehensive data and records may emerge, shedding further light on the origins and usage of this unique name.
People
Quintisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quintisha 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
Quintisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quintisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 41 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quintisha 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 8,359,862 US residents.
Is Quintisha a common name?
We classify Quintisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quintisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Quintisha was 1987, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quintisha is about 36 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 Quintisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quintisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quintisha 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 Quintisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quintisha 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 Quintisha 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 Quintisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.