Quaid Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwade / /kweɪd/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: son of the warrior; English: descendant of the warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Quaid is of Irish origin, derived from the surname Mac Uaid, meaning 'son of Uaid'. Uaid itself is a diminutive of the name Aodh, which means 'fire'. The name has been used as both a first name and a surname in various cultures, particularly in Ireland and among Irish descendants in other countries.
Trend Summary
The name Quaid has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Quade
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quaid was first seen in the United States in 1971. Quaid has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, Utah, and California. In the past 5 years the name Quaid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Quaid (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 15 |