An uncommon English pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname from German.
Quest is a boy's and girl's baby name of English origin, derived from the Old French quête, meaning 'search' or 'journey.' As a word name, it captures a spirit of adventure and purpose — the idea that life itself is a quest worth pursuing.
Parents drawn to nature and virtue names have started embracing Quest for its strong, single-syllable boldness and the inspiring narrative it carries.
Quest climbed 5895 spots in the last 20 years — from #8017 to #2122.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 393 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 331 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 145 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 140 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | #2122 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1889 |
| 2022 | 85 | #1869 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1979 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1908 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2078 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2567 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2704 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3276 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3853 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3595 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4927 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5665 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5614 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4640 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7574 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7582 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6525 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5719 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4785 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Quest has also been given to 54 girls in the U.S. since 1998.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1991–2024) · Methodology