Quaid
Every Quaid since 1971 — 914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quaid
Quaid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,001 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 914 American babies have been named Quaid. Its peak came in 2008, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Quaid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quaid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,001 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,116 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,578 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,580 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,336 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,710 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,873 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,060 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,559 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,147 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,852 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,594 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,725 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,640 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,144 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,691 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,700 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,152 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,093 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,193 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,151 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,348 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,908 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,640 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,081 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,029 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,904 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quaid in 2025?
Quaid ranked #5,001 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quaid?
914 babies have been named Quaid in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quaid most popular?
Quaid peaked in 2008, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Quaid a boy or girl name?
Quaid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quaid rising or falling?
Quaid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.