Ken
boy name#3240 in 2025Ken entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #177 in 1960, ranks #3240 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
#3240
rank today
#177
peak (1960)
36
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1050 |
| 1910s | #1674 |
| 1920s | #1195 |
| 1930s | #472 |
| 1940s | #285 |
| 1950s | #312 |
| 1960s | #233 |
| 1970s | #598 |
| 1980s | #822 |
| 1990s | #1031 |
| 2000s | #1267 |
| 2010s | #1924 |
| 2020s | #2880 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ken has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 24,500 people named Ken are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ken alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ken in 2025?
- Ken ranks #3240 among US boy names in 2025, with 36 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ken most popular?
- Ken peaked in 1960, reaching #177 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ken with classmates?
- Ken will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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