At a glance
- In short
- Quinterius is a strong and unique Latin name for boys, meaning "five." It exudes strength, intelligence, and leadership. Pronounced kwin-TEER-ee-uhs.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2014 (#10,717)
- Babies in 2014
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,109 in 1994
- First recorded
- 1990
Meaning of Quinterius
Quinterius is a strong and unique name for baby boys. It has its origins in Latin and derives from the word "quinque," meaning "five." The name Quinterius has a regal and distinguished feel to it, with associations of strength, intelligence, and leadership. In American English, it is pronounced as kwin-TEER-ee-uhs (/kwɪnˈtɪriəs/). Variations of the name include Quinterio. Although not extremely popular in recent years, Quinterius has maintained consistent usage in the United States. It ranked 5th in popularity in 1995 and has consistently appeared on the top 10,000 list since then. This makes Quinterius a great choice for parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and timeless.
How to pronounce Quinterius
English
- Pronounced kwin-TEER-ee-uhs /kwɪnˈtɪriəs/
Popularity of Quinterius in the U.S.
Quinterius was last recorded in the U.S. in 2014, ranked #10,717 with 6 babies. It peaked at #5,109 in 1994. It first appears in the records in 1990.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1990–2014 13 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 10,717 | back (not recorded in 2009–2013) |
| 2008 | 7 | 9,871 | back (not recorded in 2006–2007) |
| 2005 | 6 | 10,151 | back (not recorded in 2004) |
| 2003 | 5 | 10,894 | ▼ 227 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | ▼ 1,424 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9,243 | ▼ 3,323 |
| 2000 | 11 | 5,920 | back (not recorded in 1999) |
| 1998 | 11 | 5,466 | ▲ 634 |
| 1997 | 9 | 6,100 | back (not recorded in 1996) |
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | ▼ 3,759 |
| 1994 | 11 | 5,109 | back (not recorded in 1993) |
| 1992 | 6 | 7,422 | back (not recorded in 1991) |
| 1990 | 8 | 5,823 | new |