What is the traditional masculine counterpart of “quinceañera”?

The traditional masculine counterpart of quinceañera is quinceañero.

Quinceañera is the feminine form associated with a girl celebrating her fifteenth birthday. Quinceañero uses the masculine Spanish ending and can describe a boy reaching the same age milestone or a celebration organized for him.

The feminine term is much more familiar internationally because the tradition has historically centered on girls and young women. That historical pattern does not mean every family follows a gendered format today. Some celebrations are adapted for boys, mixed groups, or young people whose identities do not fit older conventions.

The two words are related to the same age-based idea rather than being names for different ages. Spanish grammar changes the ending, while quince continues to indicate fifteen.