Quantum

In Latin, quantum literally means "amount," but these days it is a physics term used to describe the smallest units of energy and matter. As of 2020, Quantum is also a baby name. That year it was given to five baby boys, the minimum required to make it onto the American baby name charts.

Pronounced KWAHN-tum.

As of October 2026, Quantum ranked #13569 in US births in 2020 SSA.