Ken
4 countries#3240 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ken was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
33,043 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 1960 with 1,780 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,328 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 1989 with 104 births
Most common in: Paris, Guadeloupe, Gironde, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
181 births recorded 1977–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
172 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2015 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9 births recorded 1977–1986 · peaked in 1977 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ken’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1239 | — |
| 2007 | #1376 | ↓137 |
| 2008 | #1504 | ↓128 |
| 2009 | #1562 | ↓58 |
| 2010 | #2010 | ↓448 |
| 2011 | #1687 | ↑323 |
| 2012 | #1498 | ↑189 |
| 2013 | #1878 | ↓380 |
| 2014 | #1766 | ↑112 |
| 2015 | #1753 | ↑13 |
| 2016 | #1724 | ↑29 |
| 2017 | #2154 | ↓430 |
| 2018 | #2210 | ↓56 |
| 2019 | #2556 | ↓346 |
| 2020 | #2366 | ↑190 |
| 2021 | #2523 | ↓157 |
| 2022 | #2648 | ↓125 |
| 2023 | #3228 | ↓580 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↓44 |
| 2025 | #3240 | ↑32 |
Frequently asked questions about Ken
Is Ken a popular name?
Yes — Ken currently ranks #3240 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ken more common for boys or girls?
Ken is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ken most popular?
Ken peaked in 1960 in United States, with 1,780 recorded births that year.
Is Ken rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ken’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1050 in 1900 to #3240 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ken?
At least 34,552 babies have been recorded with the name Ken across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ken popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ken appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ken?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ken include Kaylen, Keandre, Kirby, Kofi.
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