Total births
19
Boys' name · since 1989
Kwamain
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 19 babies named Kwamain, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 19
- total births
- 1989–1990
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Kwamain is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 19 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Kwamain recorded 19 times among boys since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 1990.
- 19 total births
- 1989–1990 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
19 boys have been named Kwamain since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1990.
- 19
- total births
- 1989–1990
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Kwamain was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
12 babies were named Kwamain in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kwamain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kwamain splits its recorded history at 1990: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1989 (7 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kwamain at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Kwamain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–1990
- Peak year (1990)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Kwamain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kwamain's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Kwamain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kwamain? ▼
19 babies have been named Kwamain since 1989. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1990 with 12 births.
When was Kwamain most popular? ▼
Kwamain was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Kwamain been used? ▼
Kwamain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 2 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Kwamain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kwame, Kwabena, Kwasi, Kwan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Kwamain
Nearby Names Like Kwamain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kwamain
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Kwabena Boy
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Kwasi Boy
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Kwan Boy
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Kwaku Boy
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Compare Kwamain side by side: Kwamain vs Kwame Kwamain vs Kwabena Kwamain vs Kwasi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kwamain: Baby Name Since 1989 - 19 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kwamain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kwamain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.