Kwabena
2 countries#5861 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kwabena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
716 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 2004 with 28 births
Most common in: New York, Virginia, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
195 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
195 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kwabena’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5525 | — |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↑1032 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↓1577 |
| 2009 | #5102 | ↑968 |
| 2010 | #4678 | ↑424 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↓305 |
| 2012 | #4390 | ↑593 |
| 2013 | #4621 | ↓231 |
| 2014 | #5733 | ↓1112 |
| 2015 | #6676 | ↓943 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↑1121 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓4141 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↑3660 |
| 2019 | #4951 | ↑1085 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↓748 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↓999 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓1070 |
| 2023 | #6220 | ↑1548 |
| 2024 | #5659 | ↑561 |
| 2025 | #5861 | ↓202 |
Frequently asked questions about Kwabena
Is Kwabena a popular name?
Yes — Kwabena currently ranks #5861 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kwabena more common for boys or girls?
Kwabena is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kwabena most popular?
Kwabena peaked in 2004 in United States, with 28 recorded births that year.
Is Kwabena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kwabena’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4724 in 1970 to #5861 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kwabena?
At least 911 babies have been recorded with the name Kwabena across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kwabena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kwabena appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kwabena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kwabena include Kona.
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