Kofi
Every Kofi since 1970 — 1,552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kofi
Kofi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,279 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,552 American babies have been named Kofi. Its peak came in 2004, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kofi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kofi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 36 | #3,279 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,654 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,476 | 39 | #3,150 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,897 |
| 2021 | — | — | 45 | #2,797 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,103 |
| 2019 | — | — | 41 | #2,967 |
| 2018 | — | — | 46 | #2,691 |
| 2017 | — | — | 34 | #3,346 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,413 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,833 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,200 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,304 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,402 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,952 |
| 2009 | — | — | 35 | #3,248 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,142 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,284 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,278 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38 | #2,825 |
| 2004 | — | — | 55 | #2,148 |
| 2003 | — | — | 48 | #2,254 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,731 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40 | #2,458 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35 | #2,654 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,384 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,833 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,395 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,675 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,557 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,578 |
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Famous people named Kofi
- Kofi Annan Diplomat · 1938–2018
- Kofi Awoonor Writer · 1935–2013
- Kofi Kingston Wrestler · b. 1981
- Kofi Abrefa Busia Politician · 1913–1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kofi in 2025?
Kofi ranked #3,279 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kofi?
1,552 babies have been named Kofi in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kofi most popular?
Kofi peaked in 2004, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Kofi a boy or girl name?
Kofi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kofi rising or falling?
Kofi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kofi?
Well-known people named Kofi include Kofi Annan (diplomat), Kofi Awoonor (writer), Kofi Kingston (wrestler).