Ken
A boy's name of English and Scottish origin, ranked #3,240 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #3,240
- Best ever
- #177 in 1960
- US births since 1880
- 33,043
- Born in 2025
- 36
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- Ruler of the valley
- Born of fire
- helmeted chief
- Royal obligation
Births 1900–2025
Peak 1,780 in 1960. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA6,047
- IL1,912
- MI1,865
- TX1,623
- NY1,538
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 86% of this name's national total.