Kwesi
Kwesi is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Born on Sunday.
Origin and history
Kwesi is a traditional Akan day name given to boys born on a Sunday. It originates from the Akan language spoken primarily in Ghana. In the United States, it is a distinctive given name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
818 babies in the United States have been named Kwesi since 1880. It ranks #3858 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- NY (80.6 %)
- MI (10.1 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
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 | 196 |
| 1980-1990 | 118 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 80 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Kwesi
- Kwesi Kwarteng: Politician, Historian
- Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Sports Executive
Fun facts
- In Akan culture, children are automatically given a name corresponding to the day of the week they are born.
- It is closely related to the Akan names Kwadwo, Kwabena, and Akwasi, which share similar traditional origins.