Quandra
An invented feminine name, perhaps derived from Alexandra.
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Quandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quandra today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quandra births was 1979 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quandra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
1979
17 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1995 SSA rank
#11,442
Tracked since 1970
Census
Quandra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 197 people with the first name Quandra, which placed it at #38,754 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,754
National first-name rank
People counted
197
197 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
100.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quandra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Quandra is Black at 100.0%. These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Quandra described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Quandra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American100.0% · 197
Popularity
Quandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quandra from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Quandra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quandra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quandra
The name Quandra is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences woven into its origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hellenic world, where it is believed to have derived from the Greek word "quadratus," meaning "square" or "four-sided." This linguistic connection hints at a possible association with concepts of structure, stability, and solidity.
Throughout the annals of history, the name Quandra has been documented in various ancient texts and records, although its prevalence has remained relatively limited. One of the earliest known references can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions a Gaelic chieftain bearing the name Quandra during the first century AD. This suggests that the name may have been adopted and adapted by Celtic tribes in their interactions with the Roman Empire.
As the centuries unfolded, the name Quandra resurfaced sporadically in various historical accounts. In the 5th century, a Byzantine scholar named Quandra Constantinopolitis was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. During the Middle Ages, a notable figure bearing this name was Quandra of Flanders, a skilled artisan and architect who played a pivotal role in the construction of several grand cathedrals in the Low Countries.
Transitioning to the Renaissance period, Quandra Cortesi, an Italian Renaissance humanist and philosopher, gained recognition for her erudite writings and intellectual pursuits. Her contemporaries hailed her as a fierce advocate for women's education and a formidable mind of her time.
In more recent centuries, the name Quandra has continued to make its mark, albeit in a more understated manner. One notable figure was Quandra Whitmore, a 19th-century American abolitionist and women's rights activist who worked tirelessly to advance the cause of social justice and equality.
While the name Quandra may not have achieved widespread popularity, its unique and distinctive quality has undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence throughout the ages. From ancient Greek roots to its sporadic appearances in various historical contexts, the name Quandra carries with it a sense of individuality and a connection to a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic heritage.
People
Quandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quandra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quandra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Quandra a common name?
We classify Quandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Quandra was 1979, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quandra is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Quandra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 197 people with the name Quandra, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,754 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Quandra in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Quandra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Quandra leans strongly female. 197 people counted with this name were female (98.5%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Quandra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Quandra is Black at 100.0%. These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Quandra most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Quandra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (197 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quandra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quandra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quandra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quandra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quandra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Quandra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.