Quay
Every Quay since 1914 — 412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Quay
Quay is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 412 American babies have been named Quay. Its peak came in 1934, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Quay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Quay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,664 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,111 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,593 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,533 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,567 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,802 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,859 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,913 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,396 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,010 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,998 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,370 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,347 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,232 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,942 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,867 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,324 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,648 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,092 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,793 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,254 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,188 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,430 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,173 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Quay in 2025?
Quay did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Quay?
412 babies have been named Quay in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Quay most popular?
Quay peaked in 1934, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Quay a boy or girl name?
Quay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Quay rising or falling?
Quay is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.