Kofi
2 countries#3240 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kofi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,552 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 2004 with 55 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
626 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 1998 with 49 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
626 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 49 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kofi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3227 | — |
| 2007 | #3250 | ↓23 |
| 2008 | #3103 | ↑147 |
| 2009 | #3223 | ↓120 |
| 2010 | #4848 | ↓1625 |
| 2011 | #3364 | ↑1484 |
| 2012 | #4131 | ↓767 |
| 2013 | #3265 | ↑866 |
| 2014 | #4138 | ↓873 |
| 2015 | #3775 | ↑363 |
| 2016 | #4327 | ↓552 |
| 2017 | #3312 | ↑1015 |
| 2018 | #2674 | ↑638 |
| 2019 | #2943 | ↓269 |
| 2020 | #3074 | ↓131 |
| 2021 | #2775 | ↑299 |
| 2022 | #2873 | ↓98 |
| 2023 | #3117 | ↓244 |
| 2024 | #3605 | ↓488 |
| 2025 | #3240 | ↑365 |
Frequently asked questions about Kofi
Is Kofi a popular name?
Yes — Kofi currently ranks #3240 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kofi more common for boys or girls?
Kofi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kofi most popular?
Kofi peaked in 2004 in United States, with 55 recorded births that year.
Is Kofi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kofi’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2509 in 1970 to #3240 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kofi?
At least 2,178 babies have been recorded with the name Kofi across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kofi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kofi appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kofi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kofi include Ken, Kirby, Lawton, Lowell.
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