Kwame
3 countries#2941 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kwame was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,993 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #2941 · peaked in 1990 with 307 births
Most common in: New York, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
329 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2006 with 35 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
329 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 35 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10 births recorded 2004–2006 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kwame’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2542 | — |
| 2007 | #2920 | ↓378 |
| 2008 | #2104 | ↑816 |
| 2009 | #2946 | ↓842 |
| 2010 | #2579 | ↑367 |
| 2011 | #2284 | ↑295 |
| 2012 | #2415 | ↓131 |
| 2013 | #2528 | ↓113 |
| 2014 | #2929 | ↓401 |
| 2015 | #3149 | ↓220 |
| 2016 | #2477 | ↑672 |
| 2017 | #2798 | ↓321 |
| 2018 | #2943 | ↓145 |
| 2019 | #2626 | ↑317 |
| 2020 | #2467 | ↑159 |
| 2021 | #2652 | ↓185 |
| 2022 | #2616 | ↑36 |
| 2023 | #3177 | ↓561 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↓95 |
| 2025 | #2941 | ↑331 |
Frequently asked questions about Kwame
Is Kwame a popular name?
Yes — Kwame currently ranks #2941 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kwame more common for boys or girls?
Kwame is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kwame most popular?
Kwame peaked in 1990 in United States, with 307 recorded births that year.
Is Kwame rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kwame’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3665 in 1960 to #2941 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kwame?
At least 4,332 babies have been recorded with the name Kwame across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kwame popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kwame appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kwame?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kwame include Konner, Lakai, Leviathan.
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