How popular is the name Ken in 2025?

Ken is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Ken most popular?

Ken peaked in 1960, reaching #6390 among US girl names.

Ken will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Ken entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #6390 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#6390

peak (1960)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ken are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ken alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ken in 2025?: Ken is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Ken most popular?: Ken peaked in 1960, reaching #6390 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Ken with classmates?: Ken will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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