Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1999, when 5 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Quetzalcoatl popular?
Steady Quetzalcoatl has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
| 2020s | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | |
| 1990s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Quetzalcoatl mean?
Nahuatl Quetzalcoatl, from quetzalli 'quetzal feather / precious feather' + coatl 'serpent', i.e. 'feathered/plumed serpent'; the name of the Mesoamerican serpent deity. The coatl 'serpent' element is securely attested; this is a deity's name (byname-like) rather than an everyday personal name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Quetzalcoatl mean?
Quetzalcoatl means feathered serpent. Nahuatl Quetzalcoatl, from quetzalli 'quetzal feather / precious feather' + coatl 'serpent', i.e. 'feathered/plumed serpent'; the name of the Mesoamerican serpent deity. The coatl 'serpent' element is securely attested; this is a deity's name (byname-like) rather than an everyday personal name.
What is the origin of the name Quetzalcoatl?
Quetzalcoatl is of nahuatl origin.
How do you pronounce Quetzalcoatl?
Quetzalcoatl is pronounced “ket-sahl-koh-AH-tl.”
Is Quetzalcoatl a boy or a girl name?
Quetzalcoatl is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Quetzalcoatl a popular name right now?
Quetzalcoatl has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1999.
When was the name Quetzalcoatl most popular?
Quetzalcoatl was most popular in 1999, when about 5 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names go well with Quetzalcoatl?
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