Kwaku
2 countries#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kwaku was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
495 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1995 with 18 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
166 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1998 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
166 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kwaku’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #6226 | — |
| 2006 | #7427 | ↓1201 |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↑1165 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↓501 |
| 2009 | #5800 | ↑963 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↓3003 |
| 2011 | #7502 | ↑1301 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓656 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↑1917 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓807 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓3596 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↑3918 |
| 2018 | #8819 | ↓2093 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↑1176 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↑609 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↑336 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓2292 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑1252 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓1249 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑2184 |
Frequently asked questions about Kwaku
Is Kwaku a popular name?
Yes — Kwaku currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kwaku more common for boys or girls?
Kwaku is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kwaku most popular?
Kwaku peaked in 1995 in United States, with 18 recorded births that year.
Is Kwaku rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kwaku’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4724 in 1970 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kwaku?
At least 661 babies have been recorded with the name Kwaku across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kwaku popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kwaku appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kwaku?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kwaku include Kristoffer.
Similar names right now
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