Kwame
boy name#2941 in 2025Kwame entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #583 in 1990, ranks #2941 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
#2941
rank today
#583
peak (1990)
42
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2749 |
| 1970s | #1054 |
| 1980s | #1375 |
| 1990s | #1202 |
| 2000s | #2172 |
| 2010s | #2673 |
| 2020s | #2854 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kwame has been most popular in GA, NY, NC.
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Kwame are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kwame alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kwame in 2025?
- Kwame ranks #2941 among US boy names in 2025, with 42 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kwame most popular?
- Kwame peaked in 1990, reaching #583 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kwame with classmates?
- Kwame will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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