Name meaning & stats
Kofi
Kofi. 1,552 US babies since 1940, peak 2004. Notable Kofis are 2.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2004
1,552 US babies were named Kofi between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kofis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.1× | Low · 8 people |
| Musician | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Kofis show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 75% of Kofis use it
- Kofi 75%
- Covey 18%
- Kovi 7%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2004)