4,435births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
1990Peak · United States
#2131England & Wales 2025
Kwame is a boy name family recorded 4,435 times in 4 countries since 1960. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2131 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1990, at 7.8 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Kouamé (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Kwame
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwame | English | 3,993 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2941 | 1990 | ▲ 31 % |
| Kwame | English | 357 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2006 | ▲ 50 % |
| Kwame | English | 35 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1993 | – |
| Kwame | English | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2023 | – |
| Kouamé | French | 30 | 🇫🇷 France | #5485 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Kwame
How popular is the name Kwame?
In 2025 it ranked #2131 in England & Wales. Official registers record 4,435 births across 4 countries.
What is Kwame in other languages?
Kouamé (French).
When was Kwame most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1990, at 7.8 births per 100,000.
Is Kwame a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kwame is a boy name.