Quatavious
A unique name likely derived from Latin roots meaning "fourth" or "fourth child".
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Quatavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quatavious today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quatavious births was 2007 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quatavious. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quatavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
2007
9 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,555
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Quatavious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quatavious from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quatavious 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 Quatavious 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 Quatavious
The name Quatavious is a highly unique and rare name that has its origins rooted in antiquity. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE.
The Etruscan language, which is closely related to the Indo-European language family, has contributed numerous words and names to the Latin language and subsequently to various Romance languages. Quatavious is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "quatavius," which translates to "four-eyed" or "possessing exceptional vision."
This intriguing name first appeared in written records during the 5th century BCE, when it was documented in an Etruscan funerary inscription found in the ancient city of Veii. The inscription, which was etched onto a sarcophagus, mentioned a prominent Etruscan nobleman named Quatavious Aruns, suggesting that the name was associated with individuals of high social standing.
Throughout the centuries, the name Quatavious has been carried by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures was Quatavious Tullius, a Roman statesman and orator who lived in the 1st century BCE. His eloquence and political acumen earned him a place in the annals of Roman history.
In the 5th century CE, Quatavious Maximus was a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of classical knowledge during the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
During the Renaissance period, Quatavious Visconti, an Italian nobleman and patron of the arts, played a pivotal role in the cultural and artistic renaissance that swept through Europe. His patronage of artists and intellectuals helped shape the artistic and intellectual landscape of his time.
In the 18th century, Quatavious Monteverdi, an Italian composer and violinist, left an indelible mark on the world of music. His innovative compositions and mastery of the violin earned him a place among the most celebrated musicians of the Baroque era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Quatavious was Quatavious Rembrandt, a Dutch painter and etcher who lived in the 17th century. His masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his ability to capture the human essence on canvas, solidified his reputation as one of the greatest artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
While the name Quatavious has remained relatively obscure throughout history, it continues to carry a sense of distinction and uniqueness, reflecting its ancient Etruscan roots and the remarkable individuals who have borne this moniker.
People
Quatavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quatavious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quatavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quatavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quatavious 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 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Quatavious a common name?
We classify Quatavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quatavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Quatavious was 2007, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quatavious is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Quatavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quatavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quatavious in the SSA data are male. 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 Quatavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quatavious 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 Quatavious 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Quatavious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.