Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Quintez since 1976
Babies named Quintez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 224 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Quintez is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, a time when creative and surname-inspired names were gaining popularity. It peaked in 1993, a year that saw its highest usage, before steadily declining after 1990. The name is primarily given to boys and is a product of the trend for constructing names with the 'Quint-' prefix, derived from Latin meaning fifth, and the '-ez' suffix common in Spanish surnames. While it has never broken into the top 1000 rankings nationally, Quintez reflects the broader cultural shift toward unique and individualized naming practices in late 20th-century America.
Quintez is a modern American coinage, likely formed from the prefix 'Quint-' (from Latin 'quintus' meaning fifth) combined with a fashionable '-ez' suffix, reminiscent of surnames. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976 and saw peak usage in the 1990s. The name has no traditional etymology or historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quin, Tez, Q
Sibling names for Quintez
Names that share Quintez's style, for a brother or sister.
