Kofi Boy
Origin(s)
Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on Friday
Historical & Cultural Background
Kofi is a name of Akan origin, commonly used among the Akan people of Ghana. In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. Kofi specifically refers to boys born on Friday, reflecting a tradition that emphasizes the significance of birth days in naming practices.
Trend Summary
Kofi has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within communities with Ghanaian heritage.
Variants
- Kofe
International Variants
- Kofi (Ghana)
Famous people named Kofi
Kofi Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Kofi Kingston is a Ghanaian-American professional wrestler known for his work in WWE.
Kofi Siriboe is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Girls Trip'.
Kofi Aidoo is a Ghanaian footballer who has played for various clubs in Europe.
Fictional characters named Kofi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kofi was first seen in the United States in 1970. Kofi has ranked as high as #1287 nationally which occurred in 2004 and has been most popular in New York, Maryland, California, Ohio, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kofi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kofi (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 31 |