Total births
454
Girls' name · since 1996
Quetzali
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 454 babies named Quetzali, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3500
- among girls today
- 454
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Quetzali is the #3500 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 454 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quetzali has been recorded 454 times among girls since 1996, currently ranked #3500 nationally and more common than 80% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #3500 among girls today
- 454 born since 1996
- 2020s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Quetzali is currently the #3500 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 454 born since 1996, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3500
- among girls today
- 454
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Quetzali vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3500
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Quetzali was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
45 babies were named Quetzali in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Quetzali compares
454 Top 47% higher than 53% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Quetzali's all-time total is 19% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Quetzali | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 454 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Quetzali's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Quetzali splits its recorded history at 2012: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Quetzali at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,500
Active since
1996
Quetzali popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Quetzali by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Quetzali's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Quetzali births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
132 births
- 2020s
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 180 births (40% of all-time use).
Quetzali by state
Where Quetzali concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 156 | 34.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 15 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Quetzali's total US births 34.4%
Even split
156 of 454 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quetzali? ▼
454 babies have been named Quetzali since 1996. It currently ranks #3500 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 45 births.
When was Quetzali most popular? ▼
Quetzali was most popular in the 2020s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Quetzali most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quetzali are California (156 births), Texas (16 births), Illinois (15 births).
How long has the name Quetzali been used? ▼
Records for Quetzali go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Quetzali? ▼
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 Quetzali's data
- California records the most Quetzalis (156 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Quetzali
Nearby Names Like Quetzali
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quetzali
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 Quetzali side by side: Quetzali vs Queen Quetzali vs Queenie Quetzali vs Quetzalli
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Quetzali
Quetzalli #3499
860 births · Peak 2010
Adelin #3501
784 births · Peak 2022
Irelyn #3498
1,594 births · Peak 2008
Anaelle #3502
483 births · Peak 2017
Tailynn #3497
941 births · Peak 2013
Zamiyah #3503
1,277 births · Peak 2012
Haidyn #3496
2,234 births · Peak 2010
Solomia #3504
405 births · Peak 2023
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Quetzali: #3500 Girls' Name - 454 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quetzali. 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 Quetzali 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.