Kwame
Kwame is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Born on Saturday.
Origin and history
Kwame is a traditional Akan day-name given to boys born on a Saturday. Originating in Ghana and Western Africa, it has maintained a steady presence in the United States, particularly since the mid-twentieth century. It carries a strong cultural heritage and distinct rhythmic cadence.
Popularity in the United States
3,955 babies in the United States have been named Kwame since 1880. It ranks #2019 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1660.
States where it is most popular
- NY (34.4 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- NC (6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
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 | 109 |
| 1970-1980 | 678 |
| 1980-1990 | 658 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,204 |
| 2000-2010 | 578 |
| 2010-2019 | 461 |
| 2020-2029 | 267 |
Famous people named Kwame
- Kwame Nkrumah: Prime Minister, President
- Kwame Alexander: Author, Poet
- Kwame Brown: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- In West African Akan tradition, children are automatically given a name corresponding to the day of the week they were born.
- The name gained global recognition through Kwame Nkrumah, who led Ghana to independence in 1957 as its first prime minister and president.