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Qunnie

A feminine derivative of the Arabic name "Qunayya", meaning "contentment" or "satisfaction".

Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Qunnie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Qunnie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qunnie births was 1924 (6 babies).

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

People living today

0

~ - Americans

Peak year

1924

6 babies that year

Average age

-

1924 SSA rank

#4,930

Tracked since 1919

Popularity

Qunnie: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Qunnie from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, 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

023561920

Decades

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

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1910s055
1920s066

Origin

Meaning and history of Qunnie

The name Qunnie is an ancient and enigmatic moniker whose origins can be traced back to the remote regions of the Silk Road, where diverse cultures intermingled and left an indelible mark on the linguistic tapestry of the region. Its roots are believed to lie in the ancient Tocharian languages, spoken by nomadic tribes that once roamed the vast Central Asian steppes.

The earliest known reference to the name Qunnie can be found in the Tocharian manuscript fragments discovered in the early 20th century in the Tarim Basin of modern-day Xinjiang, China. These ancient texts, dating back to the 6th and 8th centuries AD, offer a tantalizing glimpse into the world of these enigmatic peoples and their linguistic traditions.

Throughout the annals of history, the name Qunnie has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Qunnie the Sage, a revered scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. His writings, though largely lost to time, are said to have influenced the intellectual discourse of his era, particularly in the realms of ethics and metaphysics.

In the 12th century, Qunnie the Wayfarer, a legendary traveler and explorer, embarked on a series of daring journeys along the Silk Road, documenting his encounters with diverse cultures and landscapes. His travelogues, which have survived in fragments, provide a vivid account of the trade routes that connected the East and West during that era.

The 14th century saw the rise of Qunnie the Artisan, a master craftsman renowned for his intricate metalwork and jewelry. His creations, adorned with intricate designs and motifs, were highly sought after by nobility and merchants alike, and some of his masterpieces can still be found in the collections of prestigious museums around the world.

In the realm of literature, Qunnie the Poet, a 16th-century wordsmith, left an indelible mark with his lyrical compositions that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His works, which have been preserved in various anthologies, are widely regarded as a testament to the rich literary traditions of the region.

Lastly, the 18th century witnessed the exploits of Qunnie the Warrior, a fierce and formidable fighter who rose to prominence during a time of intense conflict and upheaval. His valor and strategic acumen on the battlefield earned him a legendary status among his contemporaries, and his name has been immortalized in the annals of military history.

People

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FAQ

Qunnie: questions and answers

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

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qunnie 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 - US residents.

Is Qunnie a common name?

We classify Qunnie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Qunnie most popular?

The single biggest year for Qunnie was 1924, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qunnie is about 0 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 Qunnie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Qunnie a female name?

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

Yes. The SSA still recorded Qunnie 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 Qunnie 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 Qunnie?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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