Total births
709
Boys' name · since 1970
Kwasi
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 709 babies named Kwasi, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10105
- among boys today
- 709
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kwasi is the #10105 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 709 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kwasi has been recorded 709 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #10105 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, 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 1970 to 2025.
- #10105 among boys today
- 709 born since 1970
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kwasi is currently the #10105 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 709 born since 1970, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10105
- among boys today
- 709
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Kwasi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10105
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Kwasi was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
37 babies were named Kwasi in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Kwasi compares
709 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kwasi's all-time total is 93% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kwasi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 709 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kwasi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kwasi's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kwasi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#10,105
Active since
1970
Kwasi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Kwasi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kwasi's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Kwasi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
155 births
- 1980s
1980s
122 births
- 1990s
1990s
165 births
- 2000s
2000s
130 births
- 2010s
2010s
86 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 165 births (23% of all-time use).
How Kwasi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kwasi's total volume
Kwasi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kwasi by state
Where Kwasi concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 75 | 10.6% |
| #2 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Kwasi's total US births 10.6%
Even split
75 of 709 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kwasi? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 709 babies named Kwasi. Today it holds rank #10105 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 37 births.
When was Kwasi most popular? ▼
Kwasi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Kwasi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kwasi are New York (75 births), District of Columbia (5 births).
How long has the name Kwasi been used? ▼
Records for Kwasi go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kwasi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kwame, Kwabena, Kwan, Kwaku, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kwasi's data
- Kwasi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kwasis (75 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kwasi
Nearby Names Like Kwasi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kwasi
Kwame Boy
#3299 3,955 births
Kwabena Boy
#5727 716 births
Kwan Boy
537 births
Kwaku Boy
#9178 495 births
Kwadwo Boy
#7374 284 births
Compare Kwasi side by side: Kwasi vs Kwame Kwasi vs Kwabena Kwasi vs Kwan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kwasi
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1970–2025 (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. "Kwasi: #10105 Boys' Name - 709 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kwasi. 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 Kwasi 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 June 2026.