Originating from Gaelic roots, 'Ken' is an androgynous given name that translates to 'handsome'. This name gained significant popularity due to its use by notable figures such as Ken Follett, the renowned British author, and Ken Burns, the acclaimed American documentarian.
"Ken experienced a consistent but infrequent naming trend between 1961 and 1990, with five births recorded each in 1961, 1962, 1970, 1975, and 1990. In total, the name Ken was given to 25 children during this period."