At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#10,994)
- Babies in 2009
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,197 in 1998
- First recorded
- 1991
Meaning of Quinterious
The masculine given name Quinterious (pronounced kwin-tuh-REE-uhs; /kwɪnˈtɛriəs/) originates from the Latin quintus, signifying “fifth,” and is realized through a methodical morphological expansion that transforms the classical cognomen into a polysyllabic form consonant with modern Anglo-American naming conventions. Its appearance in United States Social Security Administration records between 1991 and 2009 demonstrates consistently low incidence—annual occurrences ranging from five to sixteen births and peak popularity at rank 759 in 1991—underscoring its pronounced rarity and specialist appeal. Phonologically, the trochaic stress on the second syllable imparts a deliberate, measured cadence that conforms to prevailing phonotactic norms while preserving a distinctive auditory profile. In cultural and social contexts, Quinterious evokes associations of ordinal lineage and scholarly refinement, positioning it among given names that balance historical resonance with contemporary originality. The technical fusion of a succinct Latin root and an elaborate English morphological framework renders Quinterious a deliberate choice for parents seeking a name defined by precision, tradition, and understated singularity.
How to pronounce Quinterious
English
- Pronounced kwin-tuh-REE-uhs /kwɪnˈtɛriəs/
Popularity of Quinterious in the U.S.
Quinterious was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #10,994 with 6 babies. It peaked at #4,197 in 1998. It first appears in the records in 1991.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1991–2009 13 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 10,994 | back (not recorded in 2008) |
| 2007 | 9 | 8,173 | ▲ 3,882 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | ▼ 583 |
| 2005 | 5 | 11,472 | back (not recorded in 2002–2004) |
| 2001 | 13 | 5,390 | ▲ 2,819 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8,209 | ▲ 495 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 4,507 |
| 1998 | 16 | 4,197 | ▲ 3,084 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7,281 | ▲ 690 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7,971 | ▼ 979 |
| 1995 | 7 | 6,992 | back (not recorded in 1993–1994) |
| 1992 | 8 | 6,128 | ▲ 1,143 |
| 1991 | 6 | 7,271 | new |