Kwame Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kwame originates from the Akan people of Ghana, meaning 'born on Saturday.' Its language path includes Akan, Twi, and Fante. The name is associated with a sense of cultural pride and has gained popularity internationally. There is no biblical relevance to this name.
The name Kwame is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kwame has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kwame' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4712th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1169th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 998th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2139th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2791st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11760th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24683rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Kwame' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kwame"
Pronunciation
/kwɑːmeɪ/
Origin
Akan (Ghana)
Etymology
Kwame is derived from the Akan naming tradition, where names are given based on the day of the week a child is born. It specifically means 'born on a Saturday.'
Meaning
born on Saturday
Language Evolution
Akan, Twi, Fante
Historical Usage
Kwame has been used traditionally among the Akan people of Ghana for centuries and has gained international recognition as a symbol of African identity.
Variants & Derivatives
Kwami, Kwaku, Kwesi
Modern Popularity & Image
Kwame is perceived positively, often associated with cultural pride and heritage, and has become more recognized globally through notable figures.
Famous People
Kwame Nkrumah, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Kwame Alexander
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kwame"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kwame"
"Kwame" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4712th of 7552 | 41 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1169th of 10718 | 806 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 998th of 16616 | 1,626 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2139th of 24088 | 909 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2791st of 23106 | 531 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11760th of 19264 | 30 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24683rd of 27321 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Kwame" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
63.70% 1548th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.82% 964th/2937 |
22.42% 781st/3483 |
42.33% 1489th/3518 |
32.91% 1331st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.93% 1103rd/3685 |
14.39% 644th/4475 |
17.81% 925th/5194 |
32.29% 2040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.22% 2576th/4582 |
30.58% 1579th/5164 |
27.75% 2029th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
58.52% 2626th/4487 |
48.15% 3285th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kwame" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kwame"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kwame" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.