Kwadwo Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKWAH-doh / kwɑːˈdoʊ

Akan; Ghanaian

Meaning

Akan: born on a Monday

Historical & Cultural Background

Kwadwo is a name from the Akan people of Ghana. In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. Kwadwo specifically refers to boys born on a Monday, reflecting the cultural significance of birth days in naming practices.

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Famous people named Kwadwo

Kwadwo Asamoah is a Ghanaian professional footballer known for his versatility on the field.

Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as Lil Win, is a popular Ghanaian actor and musician.

Fictional characters named Kwadwo

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kwadwo was first seen in the United States in 1973. Kwadwo has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Kwadwo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kwadwo (2008)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19735
19816
19825
19836
19845
19885
19907
19936
199410
19967
19977
19987
20006
20017
20029
20038
20045
200515
20067
20076
200811
20098
20109
20118
20126
201310
201412
20155
20168
20176
20188
20196
202110
20228
202310
202411