Holding steady.
Popularity of Quinterious since 1991
Babies named Quinterious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quinterious is a modern American invention first recorded in 1991, part of a wave of inventive names that emerged in the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1998, when it reached its highest number of births. Although it has never entered the top 1000, the name reflects a creative approach to naming, combining familiar sounds with a distinctive ending. The trajectory has been stable, meaning its usage has remained at a low but consistent level since its peak. As a modern coinage, Quinterious does not appear in any top states, indicating its use is scattered across the country.
Quinterious is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1991. It appears to be formed from the element 'Quint-' (from Latin 'quintus' meaning 'fifth' or influenced by names like Quentin) combined with the fashionable suffix '-erius' or '-orious'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quin, Quinn, Terry, Q
Variants: Quinterius, Quinterious
Sibling names for Quinterious
Names that share Quinterious's style, for a brother or sister.
