Total births
3,206
Boys' name · since 1917
Quenton
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 3,206 babies named Quenton, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7311
- among boys today
- 3,206
- born since 1917
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Quenton currently ranks #7311 among boys' names in America, with 3,206 babies recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quenton has been recorded 3,206 times among boys since 1917, currently ranked #7311 nationally and more common than 49% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #7311 among boys today
- 3,206 born since 1917
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quenton is currently the #7311 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 3,206 born since 1917, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7311
- among boys today
- 3,206
- born since 1917
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Quenton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7311
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Quenton was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
102 babies were named Quenton in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Quenton compares
3,206 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Quenton's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quenton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,206 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 102 | 23 | 22,252 |
Quenton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Quenton's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 102, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Quenton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#7,311
Active since
1917
Quenton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 102
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Quenton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Quenton's strongest decade.
821 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Quenton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 58
1910s
58 births
- 1920s 111
1920s
111 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
- 1940s 60
1940s
60 births
- 1950s 96
1950s
96 births
- 1960s 185
1960s
185 births
- 1970s
1970s
354 births
- 1980s
1980s
536 births
- 1990s
1990s
821 births
- 2000s
2000s
562 births
- 2010s 263
2010s
263 births
- 2020s 114
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 821 births (26% of all-time use).
How Quenton 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 Quenton's total volume
Quenton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quenton by state
Where Quenton concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 199 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 114 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 63 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 51 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 46 | 1.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 40 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 37 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 27 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Quenton's total US births 6.2%
Even split
199 of 3,206 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Quenton appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quenton? ▼
3,206 babies have been named Quenton since 1917. It currently ranks #7311 among boys. The peak year was 1990 with 102 births.
When was Quenton most popular? ▼
Quenton was most popular in the 1990s decade with 821 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Quenton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quenton are Texas (199 births), Georgia (114 births), Florida (63 births).
How long has the name Quenton been used? ▼
Quenton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Quenton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quentin, Quest, Quenten, Quentyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quenton's data
- Quenton's decade-level peak was the 1990s (821 total births); usage has since declined to 114 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Quentons (199 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 Quenton
Nearby Names Like Quenton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quenton
Quentin Boy
#783 43,472 births
Quest Boy
#2127 1,067 births
Quenten Boy
735 births
Quentyn Boy
#10299 233 births
Quentavious Boy
184 births
Compare Quenton side by side: Quenton vs Quentin Quenton vs Quest Quenton vs Quenten
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quenton
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, 1917–2025 (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. "Quenton: #7311 Boys' Name - 3,206 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quenton. 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 Quenton 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.