Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Quantrell since 1972
Babies named Quantrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Quantrell is a distinctive modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. It saw its greatest usage in 1994, during the 1990s, but has been falling in popularity since that peak year. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, its rarity contributes to its appeal for parents seeking an uncommon name. The name may be a variant of the surname Quantrill, which itself derives from Norman French, or it could be a purely inventive coinage. No single state recorded notably high usage, suggesting it has been used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in any region.
Quantrell is a name of modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1972. It may have been inspired by the surname Quantrell (itself a variant of Quantrill, from the Norman French 'Cantarel'), or created as a distinctive-sounding name with fashionable elements. Its brief period of use peaked in 1994 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quan, Trell
Variants: Quantrill
Sibling names for Quantrell
Names that share Quantrell's style, for a brother or sister.
