Holding steady.
Popularity of Quency since 1961
Babies named Quency per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Quency's real moment was 2003.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quency is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1961. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its usage has remained extremely low, with fewer than five annual births in most years. The name reached its peak popularity in 2003, though even then it did not approach mainstream recognition. Quency is most likely a modern respelling or variant of the more established name Quincy, which itself originated as a French surname meaning 'estate of the fifth son.' Given its scarcity, Quency is almost exclusively used as a boy's name, and it has no recorded top states of usage. Its trajectory shows a stable but minimal presence over the decades, suggesting it remains a niche choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound.
The name Quency appears to be a modern American invention, likely derived from the surname Quincy or as a creative respelling of names like Quincy or Quincey. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1961 but has never been widely used.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Quency
Names that share Quency's style, for a brother or sister.
