Masculine dossier · first seen 1960
Kwame
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1990
Peak births
299
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Kwame
How many people are named Kwame?
An estimated 3,795 living Americans are named Kwame.
How rare is Kwame?
Kwame is very rare among babies today, with 42 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86% from its 1990 peak.
How old is the typical Kwame?
The median age of a living American named Kwame is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 42 years old.
Is Kwame still popular?
Yes. Kwame is holding steady, with 42 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kwame most common?
Kwame has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1960Peak 19902025
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
86%
2025
42
All-time
3,955