Boys name · California
Ken in California
Ken was the 1922nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Ken that year. Since 1918, California families have named 6,047 babies Ken.
Popularity over time
Ken in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | 378th |
| 1934 | 28 | 183rd |
| 1949 | 82 | 192nd |
| 1964 | 247 | 140th |
| 1980 | 26 | 572nd |
| 1995 | 30 | 691st |
| 2010 | 14 | 1334th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1922nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 378th in 1918 to 1922nd in 2025.
The most babies named Ken in California in a single year was 323, in 1961. Its best showing was 118th among boys names in 1961.
Across the country, Ken reached its best rank of 82nd in Wyoming (1961). See Ken in every state →
How popular is Ken in California?
Ken was the 1922nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Ken that year. Since 1918, California families have named 6,047 babies Ken.
How many babies are named Ken in California?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Ken in California. The most babies named Ken in California in a single year was 323, in 1961.
What is the rank of Ken in California?
Ken ranked 1922nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 118th among boys names in 1961.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.