Declining since 1995, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Kwasi since 1970
Babies named Kwasi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 155 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Kwasi is an Akan day-name for a boy born on Sunday, rooted in Ghanaian and Ivorian traditions. In the United States, it first appeared in birth records in 1970 and saw its peak popularity in 1977. Since 1995, its usage has been in decline. As of the latest data in 2025, Kwasi ranked 10,695 and was given to approximately 1 in every 284,679 newborn boys. Despite its low frequency, the name carries strong cultural significance and is a meaningful choice for families honoring Akan heritage.
Kwasi is an Akan day-name given to a boy born on Sunday. In Twi, the most widely spoken Akan language, the day-name for Sunday is Kwasi (or Akwasi). Among the Akan, day-names are deeply connected to the soul and character; each day carries spiritual significance. Kwasi has been used in Ghana and the diaspora since at least the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kwasi, Kwesi
Sibling names for Kwasi
Names that share Kwasi's style, for a brother or sister.
