Qwentin
An Old English diminutive form of the name Quintin, derived from a Greco-Roman surname meaning "the fifth".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Qwentin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Qwentin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qwentin births was 2003 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Qwentin. 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 Qwentin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2003
12 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,841
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Qwentin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Qwentin from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Qwentin 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 Qwentin 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 Qwentin
The given name Qwentin is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. It is believed to have emerged from an ancient, long-forgotten language spoken by a nomadic tribe that roamed the vast, windswept steppes of Central Asia during the latter half of the first millennium BCE. Linguistic scholars have speculated that the name may be derived from the root word "qwen," which loosely translates to "seeker" or "wanderer" in this enigmatic tongue.
While no definitive historical references to the name Qwentin have been uncovered in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars have pointed to a tantalizing connection with a mysterious figure mentioned in fragmentary legends passed down through oral tradition. This figure, known only as the "Qwentin Wayfarer," is said to have embarked on a perilous journey across the unforgiving deserts and mountain ranges of the region, seeking enlightenment and wisdom from ancient sages and mystics.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Qwentin can be traced back to a weathered inscription found on a crumbling stone tablet unearthed in the ruins of an ancient city in present-day Uzbekistan. The tablet, dated to approximately 400 CE, bears the name "Qwentin the Scribe," though little is known about this individual beyond their occupation.
Throughout history, a few notable figures have borne the name Qwentin, though their legacies have been obscured by the mists of time. One such individual was Qwentin of Merv (c. 820 – 892 CE), a renowned scholar and polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age. Another was Qwentin the Wanderer (c. 1150 – 1220 CE), a legendary traveler and explorer who is said to have traversed the length and breadth of the known world, documenting his encounters with diverse cultures and peoples.
In more recent times, the name Qwentin has been associated with a handful of individuals who have left their mark on various fields. Qwentin Bellesant (1892 – 1978) was a celebrated French novelist and playwright, renowned for his poignant explorations of love, loss, and the human condition. Qwentin Zaire (1922 – 2003) was a pioneering Haitian-American musician and composer, whose innovative fusion of traditional Caribbean rhythms and jazz influences helped shape the musical landscape of the 20th century.
Lastly, Qwentin Harley (1947 – present) is a renowned British artist and sculptor, whose monumental works have been exhibited in galleries and public spaces around the world, earning him widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades.
People
Qwentin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Qwentin 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
Qwentin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Qwentin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qwentin 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Qwentin a common name?
We classify Qwentin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Qwentin most popular?
The single biggest year for Qwentin was 2003, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qwentin is about 21 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 Qwentin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Qwentin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Qwentin 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 Qwentin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Qwentin 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 Qwentin 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 Qwentin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.