Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Quetzalcoatl

Name: Popularity of the name Quetzalcoatl in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Quetzalcoatl, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Among the Aztecs, he was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood. He is also a god of wisdom, learning and intelligence. He was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon, along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli.

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#9,912 (1999)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2022

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#9912

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Quetzalcoatl

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The name Quetzalcoatl comes from Nahuatl and means "Precious serpent" or " Quetzal -feathered Serpent". In the 17th century, Ixtlilxóchitl , a descendant of Aztec royalty and historian of the Nahua people, wrote, "Quetzalcoatl, in its literal sense, means 'serpent of precious feathers' but in the allegorical sense, 'wisest of men'."

The Story of Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 5 Quetzalcoatls were born — ranking #9,912 that year. As of 2026, Quetzalcoatl ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Quetzalcoatls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Quetzalcoatl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quetzalcoatl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Quetzalcoatlus
Cuticle
Cuzco
Cusack
Cumulate
Cupulate
Cusic
Cusick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quetzalcoatl

What does the name Quetzalcoatl mean?

How popular is Quetzalcoatl in 2026?

In 2026, Quetzalcoatl ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Quetzalcoatl most popular?

Quetzalcoatl reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #9,912 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Quetzalcoatl a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Quetzalcoatl is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Quetzalcoatl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quetzalcoatl include Abin, Airron, Alantae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Quetzalcoatl's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #9,912. Use the chart and map above to compare Quetzalcoatl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.