Total births
135
Boys' name · since 1989
Kwamane
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 135 babies named Kwamane, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 135
- total births
- 1989–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Kwamane sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 135 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kwamane has been recorded 135 times among boys since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- 135 total births
- 1989–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
135 boys have been named Kwamane since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 135
- total births
- 1989–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Kwamane was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
35 babies were named Kwamane in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kwamane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kwamane's full recorded timeline at 1994, 27% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 73% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2010, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kwamane at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Kwamane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Kwamane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kwamane's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Kwamane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 89 births (66% of all-time use).
Kwamane by state
Where Kwamane concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 7 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 7 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 3.7% |
North Carolina share of Kwamane's total US births 5.2%
Even split
7 of 135 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kwamane? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 135 babies named Kwamane. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 35 births.
When was Kwamane most popular? ▼
Kwamane was most popular in the 1990s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kwamane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kwamane are North Carolina (7 births), Virginia (7 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Kwamane been used? ▼
Kwamane has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kwamane? ▼
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 Kwamane's data
- Kwamane's decade-level peak was the 1990s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Kwamanes (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Kwamane
Nearby Names Like Kwamane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kwamane
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 Kwamane side by side: Kwamane vs Kwame Kwamane vs Kwabena Kwamane vs Kwasi
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Kwamane: Baby Name Since 1989 - 135 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kwamane. 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 Kwamane 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.