Quest
Quest is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Search, pursuit, or hunt.
Origin and history
Quest is a modern word name derived from the Old French 'queste' and Latin 'quaerere', meaning to search or seek. It has gained popularity in the United States in recent decades as an adventurous and unique choice for boys. The name evokes sense of exploration and purpose.
Popularity in the United States
1,067 babies in the United States have been named Quest since 1880. It ranks #3618 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1481.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.9 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- GA (12.6 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 140 |
| 2000-2010 | 145 |
| 2010-2019 | 332 |
| 2020-2029 | 450 |
Fun facts
- Quest is part of a modern American naming trend that uses bold vocabulary words as given names.
- The word ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'quaerere', which means to seek or ask.