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Ken

male

Meaning

"Handsome; or Healthy"

Typically a short form of Kenneth in English; also an independent Japanese name with multiple kanji-derived meanings.

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Popularity History of Ken

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3295Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Ken did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ken

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ken, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Scottish, Japanese
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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