Quay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Quay' means 'wharf' or 'dock' and symbolizes strength and adventure.
Meaning of the Name Quay
'Quay' is a unisex name that originated from the English language. It is of French and Old English origin and is derived from the word 'key', which means 'wharf' or 'dock'. The name 'Quay' is often associated with strength, resilience, and a sense of adventure.
Popularity of the Name Quay
The popularity for the name Quay peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 14 births, which ranked number 6,680 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Quay had the most female births in 1934 with 5, which ranked number 4,287 out of 4,973 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 14, which ranked number 2,558 out of 5,654 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Quay has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Quay has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Quay
- 20 Year Trend of Quay: 16.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Quay: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Quay: 16.67%
Popularity of Quay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Quay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Quay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Quay is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Quay
- Total Births of Quay: 7 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Quay: 7 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Quay over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Quay have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.