Quest
Meaningquest · English
- US rank
- #2,390
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,861 in 2022
57 babies were named Quest in the US in 2025. It has dropped 495 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Quest you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,940 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Quest, 57 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Quest would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryQuest first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #1,861.
- Then vs nowQuest is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 29,940.
- TrendQuest has slipped 495 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,390. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedQuest is most popular in Virginia, where it ranks #971. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Quest means “quest”.
About the name Quest
Quest is a boy name of English origin meaning “quest”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Q and ending in “-est”. US birth records list Quest for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #1,861 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,390, with 57 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 2000s | 7.3 | 137,363 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,085 boys |
| 2020s | 43 | 23,041 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Quest
What does the name Quest mean?
Quest means “quest” in English.
What is the origin of the name Quest?
Quest has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Quest a boy or girl name?
Quest is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Quest?
Quest ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#1,861).