Quetzali
Every Quetzali since 1996 — 454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quetzali
Quetzali is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,508 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 454 American babies have been named Quetzali. Its peak came in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Quetzali stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quetzali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,508 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,497 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,025 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,925 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,524 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,863 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,131 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,388 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,575 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,361 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,927 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,472 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,064 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,707 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,928 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,359 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,022 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,336 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,768 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,415 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,314 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,989 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,335 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,806 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quetzali in 2025?
Quetzali ranked #3,508 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Quetzali?
454 babies have been named Quetzali in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quetzali most popular?
Quetzali peaked in 2024, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Quetzali a boy or girl name?
Quetzali is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quetzali rising or falling?
Quetzali is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.