Ken
Male name · ↓ Falling
11,923
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1926
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ken
Ken is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 11,923 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 52 births |
| 1930s | 749 births |
| 1940s | 2,033 births |
| 1950s | 2,847 births |
| 1960s | 4,731 births |
| 1970s | 888 births |
| 1980s | 471 births |
| 1990s | 152 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ken?
Ken has been given to 11,923 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 710 births that year.
Is Ken a boy or girl name?
Ken is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Ken most popular?
Ken was most popular in 1960, when 710 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Ken?
Ken first appeared in US records in 1926.