A male celebrant reaching the traditional milestone may be called a quinceañero.
The term is the masculine counterpart to quinceañera. It is formed from the same quince años foundation, linking the celebration to the age of 15. The event may also be called a quince años celebration or a quinceañero party, depending on the family and Spanish-speaking community.
Historically, the best-known form has centered on girls, with traditions such as the dress, tiara, court, and father-daughter dance. Families have increasingly adapted the celebration for boys and for celebrants who do not fit older gender expectations. The format can be formal, informal, religious, secular, or mixed.
Terminology is not perfectly uniform across all countries. Some communities use quinceañera as a broad event name, while others use quinceañero specifically for a male celebrant. The key distinction is grammatical and cultural, not a different birthday: both terms refer to a celebration associated with turning 15.