Ken
Peaked at #177 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Ken has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ken — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#7033
in 1962
Last ranked
#14063
in 1990
Years tracked
5
1961–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1961, Ken reached its peak popularity for girls in 1962, ranking #7033 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Ken hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1990, when it stood at #14063.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #14,063 | 5 |
| 1975 | #9,749 | 5 |
| 1970 | #8,623 | 5 |
| 1962 | #7,033 | 5 |
| 1961 | #7,038 | 5 |
Ken — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#177
in 1960
Current rank
#3295
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Ken reached its peak popularity for boys in 1960, ranking #177 nationally with 1,776 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1774 (2014) to #3295 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Ken ranks #3295 nationally for boys, with 36 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,295 | 36 |
| 2023 | #3,257 | 37 |
| 2022 | #2,658 | 50 |
| 2021 | #2,542 | 52 |
| 2020 | #2,382 | 56 |
| 2019 | #2,568 | 51 |
| 2018 | #2,219 | 62 |
| 2017 | #2,161 | 63 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ken most popular?
Ken was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #177 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ken becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ken?
At least 33,004 babies have been recorded with the name Ken in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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