Kwadjo
A masculine name of African/Ghanaian origin meaning "born on Monday".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kwadjo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kwadjo today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kwadjo births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kwadjo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kwadjo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2004 SSA rank
#10,766
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kwadjo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kwadjo from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kwadjo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kwadjo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kwadjo
The name Kwadjo originated from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Akan word "kwadu," which means "boy born on Monday." This suggests that the name was traditionally given to boys born on the day associated with the Akan naming system.
In the Akan culture, names carry significant meaning and are often related to the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the parents' hopes and aspirations for their offspring. The name Kwadjo reflects the importance of this naming tradition and the connection to the day of the week.
While there are no known direct references to the name Kwadjo in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people, who have inhabited parts of present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kwadjo dates back to the 18th century, when it was documented in historical records of the Akan people. However, it is likely that the name had been in use for much longer within the oral traditions of this West African culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kwadjo. One of the most famous was Kwadjo Aning (1890-1970), a prominent Ghanaian educator and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. Another notable figure was Kwadjo Twum (1923-2009), a Ghanaian writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
In the world of sports, Kwadjo Asamoah (born 1988) is a Ghanaian professional football player who has represented his country in several major international tournaments. Kwadjo Poku (born 1992) is another Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for the New York City FC in Major League Soccer.
Kwadjo Boateng (1924-2005) was a Ghanaian diplomat and civil servant who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
People
Kwadjo + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
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FAQ
Kwadjo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kwadjo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kwadjo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kwadjo a common name?
We classify Kwadjo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kwadjo most popular?
The single biggest year for Kwadjo was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kwadjo is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kwadjo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kwadjo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kwadjo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kwadjo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kwadjo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kwadjo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kwadjo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.