Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Kweku

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#7,642 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2019

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#7642

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kweku

Kweku first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 8 Kwekus were born — ranking #7,642 that year. As of 2026, Kweku ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 81 Kwekus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kweku

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

Kwaku
Quickie
Quicky
Quokka
Quacky
Quaky
Cuoco
Quek
Quica
Quick
Cuckoo
Quik

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kweku

What does the name Kweku mean?

Kweku is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kweku in 2026?

In 2026, Kweku ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kweku most popular?

Kweku reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #7,642 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kweku a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kweku?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kweku include Pratt, Kasmir, Star. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kweku

Kweku is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 81 births in the dataset. Kweku's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #7,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Kweku'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.