Total births
149
Boys' name · since 1989
Kwamaine
149 babies named Kwamaine in U.S. Social Security records since 1989, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 149
- total births
- 1989–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Kwamaine sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 149 recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Kwamaine recorded 149 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 2019.
- 149 total births
- 1989–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
149 boys have been named Kwamaine since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 149
- total births
- 1989–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Kwamaine was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
34 babies were named Kwamaine in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kwamaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kwamaine's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kwamaine at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Kwamaine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2019
- Peak year (1990)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Kwamaine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kwamaine's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Kwamaine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
92 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 92 births (62% of all-time use).
Kwamaine by state
Where Kwamaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 7 | 4.7% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 7 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.4% |
Florida share of Kwamaine's total US births 4.7%
Even split
7 of 149 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kwamaine? ▼
Kwamaine has been given to 149 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 34 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Kwamaine most popular? ▼
Kwamaine was most popular in the 1990s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kwamaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kwamaine are Florida (7 births), South Carolina (7 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Kwamaine been used? ▼
Records for Kwamaine go back to 1989, giving 31 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Kwamaine? ▼
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.
What to do with Kwamaine's data
- Kwamaine's decade-level peak was the 1990s (92 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Kwamaines (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kwamaine
Nearby Names Like Kwamaine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kwamaine
Kwame Boy
#3299 3,955 births
Kwabena Boy
#5727 716 births
Kwasi Boy
#10105 709 births
Kwan Boy
537 births
Kwaku Boy
#9178 495 births
Compare Kwamaine side by side: Kwamaine vs Kwame Kwamaine vs Kwabena Kwamaine 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, 1989–2019 (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. "Kwamaine: Baby Name Since 1989 - 149 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kwamaine. 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 Kwamaine 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.