Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Kwaku

Name: Popularity of the name Kwaku in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kwaku, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#3,559 (1995)

Total Babies

483

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1970

First Year

2024

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#3559

Peak Rank

483

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kwaku

Kwaku first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 18 Kwakus were born — ranking #3,559 that year. As of 2026, Kwaku ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-15%). In total, more than 483 Kwakus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kwaku

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kwaku is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Quokka
Quickie
Quicky
Kwok
Quacky
Kaku
Quaky
Cuoco
Quica
Guaca
Guaco
Cocky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kwaku

What does the name Kwaku mean?

Kwaku is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kwaku in 2026?

In 2026, Kwaku ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kwaku most popular?

Kwaku reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #3,559 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kwaku most popular?

Kwaku has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kwaku.

Is Kwaku a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kwaku is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kwaku?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kwaku include Dolton, Yvan, Damu. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kwaku

Kwaku is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 483 births in the dataset. Kwaku's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #3,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Kwaku's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.