Kofi

Boy name

Kofi has been given to 1,552 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2004. In 2025, about 1 in 47,447 boys was named Kofi.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,552

Peak year

2004 (55 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▲ +29%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kofi — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Korigirl

16,387 babies since 1953

Kodiunisex

7,281 babies since 1967

Kobiunisex

3,118 babies since 1958

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Camerenboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kofi?

Kofi has been given to 1,552 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kofi peak?

Kofi peaked in 2004, when 55 babies were given the name.

Is Kofi a girl or boy name?

Kofi is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Kofi are boys).

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