Kofi
Kofi is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Born on Friday.
Origin and history
Kofi is a traditional Akan day-name from Ghana given to boys born on a Friday. It has a long history of cultural importance in West Africa and among the West African diaspora. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and steady choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,542 babies in the United States have been named Kofi since 1880. It ranks #3203 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- NY (60.4 %)
- NJ (7.5 %)
- MD (6.2 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
- VA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 193 |
| 1990-2000 | 259 |
| 2000-2010 | 390 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Kofi
- Kofi Annan: Diplomat, Nobel Laureate
- Kofi Kingston: Professional Wrestler
- Kofi Siriboe: Actor, Model
Fun facts
- In Akan tradition, every child is given a soul name corresponding to the day of the week on which they were born.
- The name achieved international prominence through world leaders such as former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.