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Boy’s name · US records 1900–2024

Ken

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Ken appeared in the US boy naming records from 1900 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1960. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #589 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Kenn.

#589boy rank
1960peak year
1syllables

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