How Many People Are Named Quaid?

Complete statistics for the name Quaid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Quaid
Very Rare
Arabic

Quaid means 'leader' in Arabic, making it a name with inherent ambition. Only 878 people in the US today share this rare name, equating to just 1 in 375,813 Americans. The majority of Quaids are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~846
Living in US
1 in 391,784
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,777
Worldwide Bearers
#181,479
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,258
🇺🇸 United States
167
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
130
🇮🇳 India
80
🇰🇼 Kuwait
57
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
9
🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands
9
🇯🇲 Jamaica
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
878 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
711
Would be under 30 (80%)
183
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 894 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Quaid Through the Generations

Quaid's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but hasn't reached widespread popularity. With only 37 births in its peak year of 2008, the name remains a niche choice. Today, most Quaids are young, with 711 under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 38
California 16
Utah 16

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Quaid's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Quaid

How Many People Have the Name Quaid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 846 people in the United States currently share the name Quaid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 391,784 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Quaid a Common or Rare Name?

Quaid is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Quaid Mean?

Quaid means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Quaid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Quaid Most Popular?

The name Quaid reached peak popularity in 2008, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Quaid?

Approximately 846 people named Quaid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 846. That works out to roughly 1 in 391,784 Americans.

Is Quaid a rare name?

Quaid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 391,784 Americans has this name.

What does the name Quaid mean?

Quaid means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Quaid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Quaid are male and 0% are female.

When was Quaid most popular?

Quaid peaked in 2008 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US846
All-Time Births846
1 in X1 in 391,784
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2008
World Rank#181,479
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.