Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1972
Quanna
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 58 babies named Quanna, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1972–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Quanna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 58 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Quanna recorded 58 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1986.
- 58 total births
- 1972–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Quanna since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 58
- total births
- 1972–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Quanna was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
7 babies were named Quanna in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Quanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Quanna's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Quanna at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Quanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1986
- Peak year (1979)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Quanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Quanna's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Quanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
39 births
- 1980s
1980s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 39 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quanna? ▼
58 babies have been named Quanna since 1972. It was last recorded in 1986. The peak year was 1979 with 7 births.
When was Quanna most popular? ▼
Quanna was most popular in the 1970s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Quanna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Quanna since 1972 -- 15 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Quanna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quanisha, Quanesha, Quanita, Quanda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Quanna's data
- Quanna's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (39 total births) through the 1980s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Quanna
Nearby Names Like Quanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quanna
Quanisha Girl
1,535 births
Quanesha Girl
687 births
Quanita Girl
547 births
Quanda Girl
506 births
Quaneisha Girl
354 births
Compare Quanna side by side: Quanna vs Quanisha Quanna vs Quanesha Quanna vs Quanita
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1972–1986 (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. "Quanna: Baby Name Since 1972 - 58 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quanna. 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 Quanna 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 July 2026.