Total births
914
Boys' name · since 1971
Quaid
Quaid has 914 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5972
- among boys today
- 914
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Quaid currently ranks #5972 among boys' names in America, with 914 babies recorded since 1971.
Quaid has 914 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5972 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #5972 among boys today
- 914 born since 1971
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quaid is currently the #5972 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 914 born since 1971, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5972
- among boys today
- 914
- born since 1971
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Quaid vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5972
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Quaid was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
37 babies were named Quaid in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Quaid compares
914 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Quaid's all-time total is 149% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quaid | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 914 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quaid's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Quaid's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Quaid at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,972
Active since
1971
Quaid popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Quaid by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Quaid's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Quaid births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
216 births
- 2000s
2000s
274 births
- 2010s
2010s
260 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 274 births (30% of all-time use).
How Quaid compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Quaid's total volume
Quaid vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quaid by state
Where Quaid concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 4.2% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Utah | | 16 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Quaid's total US births 4.2%
Even split
38 of 914 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quaid? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 914 babies named Quaid. Today it holds rank #5972 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 37 births.
When was Quaid most popular? ▼
Quaid was most popular in the 2000s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Quaid most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quaid are Texas (38 births), California (16 births), Utah (16 births).
How long has the name Quaid been used? ▼
Records for Quaid go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Quaid? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quadir, Quan, Quade, Quang, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quaid's data
- Quaid's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (274 total births) through the 2020s (128) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Quaids (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Quaid
Nearby Names Like Quaid
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quaid
Quadir Boy
#2178 1,964 births
Quan Boy
#6557 1,425 births
Quade Boy
#2251 1,407 births
Quang Boy
733 births
Quashawn Boy
699 births
Compare Quaid side by side: Quaid vs Quadir Quaid vs Quan Quaid vs Quade
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quaid
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Quaid: #5972 Boys' Name - 914 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quaid. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Quaid draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.