Total births
71
Boys' name · since 1918
Quention
71 babies named Quention in U.S. Social Security records since 1918, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 71
- total births
- 1918–1989
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
71 boys have been named Quention since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Quention recorded 71 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1989.
- 71 total births
- 1918–1989 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
71 boys have been named Quention since 1918, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1989.
- 71
- total births
- 1918–1989
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Quention was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
17 babies were named Quention in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Quention's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Quention's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Quention at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Quention popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1989
- Peak year (1919)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Quention by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Quention's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Quention births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
26 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 26 births (37% of all-time use).
Quention by state
Where Quention concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 7.0% |
Oklahoma share of Quention's total US births 7.0%
5 of 71 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quention? ▼
Quention has been given to 71 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 17 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Quention most popular? ▼
Quention was most popular in the 1910s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Quention most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quention are Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Quention been used? ▼
Records for Quention go back to 1918, giving 72 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Quention? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quentin, Quenton, Quest, Quenten, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quention's data
- Quention's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (26 total births) through the 1980s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Oklahoma records the most Quentions (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Quention
Nearby Names Like Quention
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quention
Quentin Boy
#783 43,472 births
Quenton Boy
#7311 3,206 births
Quest Boy
#2127 1,067 births
Quenten Boy
735 births
Quentyn Boy
#10299 233 births
Compare Quention side by side: Quention vs Quentin Quention vs Quenton Quention vs Quest
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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, 1918–1989 (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. "Quention: Baby Name Since 1918 - 71 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quention. 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 Quention 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.