Kwadwo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKWAH-doh / kwɑːˈdoʊAkan; 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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |