At a glance
- In short
- Quamaine is a unique and distinctive English name for baby boys, with variations like Quamain. It's rare and allows parents to imbue it with personal significance.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,349)
- Babies in 2024
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,027 in 1989
- First recorded
- 1989
Meaning of Quamaine
Quamaine is a unique and distinctive name for a baby boy. It is of English origin and is pronounced as kwuh-MAYN (/kwəˈmeɪn/). This name has variations, with Quamain being an alternative spelling.
While not among the most popular names in recent years, Quamaine still holds a place in the hearts of many parents looking for something different. In the United States, it has been given to a small number of newborn boys each year since records began.
The name Quamaine does not have any specific associations or meanings attached to it, allowing parents to imbue it with their own significance and personal touch. Its rarity adds to its appeal, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a name that stands out from the crowd.
Overall, Quamaine is a strong and distinctive name that would make an excellent choice for parents looking for something unique for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Quamaine
English
- Pronounced kwuh-MAYN /kwəˈmeɪn/
Popularity of Quamaine in the U.S.
Quamaine was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,349 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,027 in 1989. It first appears in the records in 1989.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1989–2024 27 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12,349 | back (not recorded in 2020–2023) |
| 2019 | 7 | 9,756 | back (not recorded in 2016–2018) |
| 2015 | 6 | 10,644 | ▲ 1,464 |
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | ▼ 3,319 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8,789 | ▼ 2,788 |
| 2012 | 14 | 6,001 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 9 | 8,139 | ▲ 4,352 |
| 2009 | 5 | 12,491 | ▼ 2,620 |
| 2008 | 7 | 9,871 | ▲ 1,050 |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | ▲ 1,134 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | ▼ 2,940 |
| 2005 | 7 | 9,115 | back (not recorded in 2004) |
| 2003 | 10 | 6,715 | ▲ 340 |
| 2002 | 9 | 7,055 | ▼ 2,934 |
| 2001 | 19 | 4,121 | ▲ 1,467 |
| 2000 | 12 | 5,588 | ▲ 4,324 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9,912 | ▼ 6,426 |
| 1998 | 21 | 3,486 | ▲ 252 |
| 1997 | 18 | 3,738 | ▲ 1,449 |
| 1996 | 11 | 5,187 | ▲ 741 |
| 1995 | 9 | 5,928 | ▼ 2,017 |
| 1994 | 16 | 3,911 | ▼ 1,046 |
| 1993 | 24 | 2,865 | ▼ 118 |
| 1992 | 25 | 2,747 | ▼ 604 |
| 1991 | 34 | 2,143 | ▲ 345 |
| 1990 | 27 | 2,488 | ▼ 461 |
| 1989 | 35 | 2,027 | new |