Kwadwo is a unisex given name of Akan origin, primarily used in Ghana and among the Ghanaian diaspora. It is derived from the words 'kwa' meaning 'born on', and 'nna' which means 'Wednesday'. Therefore, Kwadwo translates to 'born on Wednesday'. This name holds significant cultural importance as it is traditionally given to children born on a Wednesday.
The name Kwadwo has seen fluctuating popularity over the past five decades, with a notable spike in recent years. The highest number of births recorded in any single year was 15 in 2005. However, there have been several years with lower than average birth counts, such as 5 or fewer between 1973 and 1984, and again from 2015 to 2017. The total number of births over this period is 264.