Name meaning & stats
Kwesi
Kwesi. 818 US babies since 1940, peak 1977. Notable Kwesis are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1977
818 US babies were named Kwesi between 1940 and 2025.
Kwesi around the world
- England & Wales: 76 babies since 1996, peak 2006
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Kwesis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 7 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 4 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Kwesis show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1977)