Quaid
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Irish Form Of Walter
- Origin
- Irish
Quaid Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 894 baby boys have been named Quaid. The name peaked in 2008 with 37 US births that year (rank #3152). In 2024, ranked #6086 nationally — 2,934 places below its 2008 peak.
Top States for Quaid
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Quaid births are: Texas (38), California (16), Utah (16).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Quaid
If you like Quaid's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with Q
Names with Quaid's exact length and starting letter: Qadir, Qasim, Qssim, Quang, Quany.
Quick Facts About Quaid
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Compare Quaid to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Quaid against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).