Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1966
Quentella
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Quentella, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1966–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Quentella sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 23 recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quentella has been recorded 23 times among girls since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 1985.
- 23 total births
- 1966–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Quentella since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 23
- total births
- 1966–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Quentella was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
6 babies were named Quentella in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Quentella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Quentella splits its recorded history at 1978: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Quentella at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Quentella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–1985
- Peak year (1966)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Quentella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Quentella's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Quentella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quentella? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 23 babies named Quentella. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1966, with 6 births.
When was Quentella most popular? ▼
Quentella was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
How long has the name Quentella been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Quentella since 1966 -- 20 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Quentella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Queen, Queenie, Quetzalli, Queena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Quentella's data
- Quentella's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Quentella
Nearby Names Like Quentella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quentella
Queen Girl
#1980 16,092 births
Queenie Girl
#8950 3,912 births
Quetzalli Girl
#3499 860 births
Queena Girl
#12260 708 births
Quetzaly Girl
#3167 588 births
Compare Quentella side by side: Quentella vs Queen Quentella vs Queenie Quentella vs Quetzalli
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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, 1966–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Quentella: Baby Name Since 1966 - 23 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quentella. 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 Quentella 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.