Kwesi: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	196	20	–	#1,679
1980s	118	12	-40%	#2,492
1990s	199	20	+69%	#2,435
2000s	172	17	-14%	#2,958
2010s	80	8	-53%	#6,957
2020s (to 2025)	53	9	+10%	#6,533

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

196

–

#1,679

1980s

118

-40%

#2,492

1990s

199

+69%

#2,435

2000s

172

-14%

#2,958

2010s

-53%

#6,957

2020s (to 2025)

+10%

#6,533

The story of Kwesi

Kwesi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,254 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1971, 818 American babies have been named Kwesi. Its peak came in 1977, when 31 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 Kwesi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Kwesi?

The median living Kwesi is about 31 years old; half are between 20 and 45. An estimated 800 people named Kwesi are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Kwesi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#10,254
2024	11	#7,539
2023	7	#10,323
2022	7	#10,397
2021	13	#6,533
2020	8	#9,195
2019	9	#8,587
2018	12	#6,957
2017	7	#10,313
2016	7	#10,281
2015	10	#7,811
2014	8	#9,267
2013	–	–
2012	9	#8,574
2011	9	#8,482
2010	9	#8,508
2009	16	#5,719
2008	16	#5,661
2007	12	#6,900
2006	9	#8,443
2005	18	#4,749
2004	14	#5,659
2003	26	#3,493
2002	16	#4,827
2001	15	#5,038
2000	30	#2,958
1995	15	#4,180
1990	21	#3,016
1985	9	#4,532
1980	20	#2,492
1975	22	#2,095
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kwesi, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Kwesi?

The median living Kwesi is about 31 years old. Half of all living Kwesis are between 20 and 45 years old.

How many people named Kwesi are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Kwesi are alive in the United States, based on 818 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Kwesi in 2025?

Kwesi ranked #10,254 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kwesi?

818 babies have been named Kwesi in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kwesi most popular?

Kwesi peaked in 1977, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Kwesi a boy or girl name?

Kwesi is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kwesi rising or falling?

Kwesi is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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Kwesi popularity over time

The story of Kwesi

How old are people named Kwesi?

Kwesi year by year

Frequently asked questions

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