UK boy's name
Kwasi
A masculine name of Akan origin meaning born on Sunday.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kwasi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kwasi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Kwasi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kwasi ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 boys were registered as Kwasi.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kwasi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
9 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Kwasi mean?
The given name Kwasi originated from the Akan language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is believed to have been in use since the medieval period, around the 13th century or earlier. Kwasi is derived from the Akan word "kwasi" which means "male born on Sunday." In the Akan culture, each day of the week was associated with a specific name, and babies were traditionally named based on the day they were born.
The name Kwasi has been found in historical records and ancient texts from the Akan people, including oral traditions and proverbs passed down through generations. One notable early reference is in the Akan epic poem, "Anansesem," which dates back to the 15th century and mentions a character named Kwasi.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kwasi was Kwasi Bentil, a prominent Akan chief and warrior who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in defending his people against invaders and is still celebrated in Akan folklore.
Another historical figure named Kwasi was Kwasi Brempong, a renowned Akan scholar and linguist who lived in the 18th century. He contributed greatly to the preservation and documentation of the Akan language and culture.
In the 19th century, Kwasi Boakye was a respected Akan leader and diplomat who negotiated treaties and trade agreements with European powers. He is remembered for his efforts in maintaining the sovereignty of his people during a period of colonization.
During the 20th century, Kwasi Wiredu, a Ghanaian philosopher and academic born in 1931, gained international recognition for his work in African philosophy and his contributions to the field of epistemology.
Kwasi Appiah, born in 1954, is a British-Ghanaian philosopher and cultural theorist renowned for his writings on identity, cosmopolitanism, and moral philosophy. He has been a significant figure in contemporary philosophical discourse.
While the name Kwasi has Akan origins, it has gained popularity beyond West Africa and has been used by individuals of various cultural backgrounds, particularly those with connections to the African diaspora.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kwasi over time
The chart below shows babies named Kwasi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kwasi, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kwasi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kwasi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4033 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4011 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2677 | 37 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kwasi
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kwasi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kwasi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kwasi was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kwasi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Kwasi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kwasi?
A masculine name of Akan origin meaning born on Sunday.
How many people are called Kwasi in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Kwasi across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.