Quenton
Every Quenton since 1917 — 3,206 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quenton
Quenton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,557 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,206 American babies have been named Quenton. Its peak came in 1990, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Quenton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quenton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,557 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,630 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,704 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,077 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,202 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,630 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,603 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,061 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,429 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,750 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,261 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,595 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,939 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,641 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,153 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,361 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,509 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,618 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,795 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,648 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,030 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,124 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,341 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1,809 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,626 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,600 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,305 |
| 1990 | 102 | #1,052 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,472 |
| 1980 | 49 | #1,354 |
| 1975 | 39 | #1,422 |
| 1970 | 33 | #1,487 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,935 |
| 1960 | 24 | #1,679 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,406 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,601 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,359 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,189 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,095 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,538 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quenton in 2025?
Quenton ranked #7,557 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quenton?
3,206 babies have been named Quenton in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quenton most popular?
Quenton peaked in 1990, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Quenton a boy or girl name?
Quenton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quenton rising or falling?
Quenton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.