Ken
Ken: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kษn/ ยท /kษชn/
Meaning and origin of Ken
- A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.
How popular is Ken?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 33,013 boys in the U.S. have been named Ken (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6820 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #177 in 1960. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ken FAQ
What does the name Ken mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.
How popular is the name Ken?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 33,013 boys in the U.S. have been named Ken (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6820 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #177 in 1960. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ken a boy or girl name?
Ken is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 30 girls and 33,013 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.