Kwadjo

A boy's name of African origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Kwadjo peaked during the Gen Z era, when 6 babies received this name in a single year (2004). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Kwadjo has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Kwadjo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Kwadjo is a boy's baby name of African origin, a Ghanaian Akan day name meaning 'born on Monday.' Day names are a deeply rooted Akan tradition connecting children to their birth moment.

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Phonetically, Kwadjo belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the African naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring African names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kwadjo’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1995

2004

Peak

6 births

1995

First recorded

10 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kwadjo has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.

First appeared: 1995Peak: 2004 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kwadjo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	6	#10766	▲
1990s	5	#9683	—

The Story of Kwadjo

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2004, Kwadjo is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kwadjo are most likely born between 1995 and 2004.

How rare is Kwadjo?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kwadjo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1995–2004)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kwadjo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2004	6	#10766	+1 (20.0%)
1995	5	#9683	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kwadjo a boy's or girl's name?

Kwadjo is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kwadjo most popular?

Kwadjo reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kwadjo?

Kwadjo is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 1995. Its peak was in 2004.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2004