Kwasi
From Akan Kwasi, from Kwasiada (“Sunday”), from the day of the week, Sunday.
Every Kwasi since 1970 — 709 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kwasi
Kwasi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,433 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 709 American babies have been named Kwasi. Its peak came in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kwasi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kwasi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,433 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,480 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,123 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,484 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,202 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,155 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,956 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,409 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,538 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,809 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,264 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,633 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,295 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,507 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,011 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,392 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,970 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,071 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,521 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,227 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,922 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,542 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,620 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,976 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,704 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,488 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,353 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,839 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,691 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kwasi mean?
From Akan Kwasi, from Kwasiada (“Sunday”), from the day of the week, Sunday.
How popular is the name Kwasi in 2025?
Kwasi ranked #11,433 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kwasi?
709 babies have been named Kwasi in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kwasi most popular?
Kwasi peaked in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Kwasi a boy or girl name?
Kwasi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kwasi rising or falling?
Kwasi has been roughly stable over the past decade.