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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Quetzalcoatl — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Quetzal|Quetzali
MythologicalBoy→ Stable

Quetzalcoatl

ket-sal-KOH-ahtl · 4 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13837 in 2022

Peak: #13837 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13837 in 2022

Peak: #13837 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19992022

Rank #13837 · Falling since 1999

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalAztecNahuatl RootMesoamericanDeitySpiritualUnconventional4-syllableBoldRareMeaningfulBoy-leaningCultural Heritage
Character
feathered serpent dualitywind and learning bearer
STRONG
High confidence

Quetzalcoatl is a Mythological boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Quetzalcoatl at a Glance
Meaning:From Nahuatl meaning 'feathered serpent,' the Aztec deity of wind, air, and learning. A powerful symbol of duality and wisdom in Mesoamerican cultures.
Language root:Nahuatl · Aztec mythology
Peak rank:#13837 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
XochiquetzalMontezumaTlalocAztecCoatl
Similar Style
ArjunOrion◈Osiris◈Atlas◈EzraAnsel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Quetzalcoatl
XochitlAtlTonatiuhCitlalliEhecatlCoyote◈Amara◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Quetzalcoatl · Overview
Summary

Quetzalcoatl is a Mythological boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Mythological · Meaningful character
Quetzalcoatl carries a bold, fierce, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
quetzalcoatl.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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