Ken

Recorded 1900–2025 · United States

Ken was most popular in 1960, when 1,780 American babies were given the name — ranking #375 that year. In 2025 it ranked #6,962, with 36 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 33,043 people named Ken.

Ken over time

Births per year. The dot marks Ken’s peak in 1960. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Ken

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org