Ken Nakamura

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ken Nakamura — Celtic
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ken Nakamura is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Ken is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Ken is a masculine given name of Japanese and Scottish Gaelic origin. The Japanese given name is common among males. It can have many different meanings depending on the kanji used. Ken is also a masculine given name of Scottish / Scottish Gaelic origin. It is used as a given name or as a short form of names with the letters "Ken" (like Kenneth, Kenan, Kendrick, Kendall, Kennedy, Mackenzie, Kenson, or Kenelm). The surname Nakamura: Nakamura (中村, Nakamura) is a Japanese family name. Aiko Nakamura (中村 藍子; born 1983), Japanese tennis player Akihiko Nakamura (中村 明彦; born 1990), Japanese decathlete Ami Nakamura (中村 亜実; born 1987), Japanese ice hockey player Ayane Nakamura (中村 愛音; born 1993), Japanese figure skater Ayumi Nakamura (中村 亜友美; born 1990), Japanese volleyball player Chiharu Nakamura (中村 知春; born 1988), Japanese rugby sevens player Eiichi Nakamura (field hockey) (中村 英一; 1909–1945), Japanese field hockey player Hitoshi Nakamura (中村 等; born 1949), Japanese ice hockey player Katsumi Nakamura (中村 克; born 1994), Japanese . Ken is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 83K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ken reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ken

Celtic

Ken is a masculine given name of Japanese and Scottish Gaelic origin. The Japanese given name is common among males. It can have many different meanings depending on the kanji used. Ken is also a masculine given name of Scottish / Scottish Gaelic origin. It is used as a given name or as a short form of names with the letters "Ken" (like Kenneth, Kenan, Kendrick, Kendall, Kennedy, Mackenzie, Kenson, or Kenelm).

Surname: Nakamura

Vietnamese

Nakamura (中村, Nakamura) is a Japanese family name. Aiko Nakamura (中村 藍子; born 1983), Japanese tennis player Akihiko Nakamura (中村 明彦; born 1990), Japanese decathlete Ami Nakamura (中村 亜実; born 1987), Japanese ice hockey player Ayane Nakamura (中村 愛音; born 1993), Japanese figure skater Ayumi Nakamura (中村 亜友美; born 1990), Japanese volleyball player Chiharu Nakamura (中村 知春; born 1988), Japanese rugby sevens player Eiichi Nakamura (field hockey) (中村 英一; 1909–1945), Japanese field hockey player Hitoshi Nakamura (中村 等; born 1949), Japanese ice hockey player Katsumi Nakamura (中村 克; born 1994), Japanese .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ken is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ken by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ken Nakamura

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ken Nakamura:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ken?
The first name Ken originates from Celtic. Ken is a masculine given name of Japanese and Scottish Gaelic origin. The Japanese given name is common among males. It can have many different meanings depending on the kanji used. Ken is also a masculine given name of Scottish / Scottish Gaelic origin. It is used as a given name or as a short form of names with the letters "Ken" (like Kenneth, Kenan, Kendrick, Kendall, Kennedy, Mackenzie, Kenson, or Kenelm).
When was Ken most popular?
The name Ken reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Nakamura?
The surname Nakamura originates from Vietnamese. Nakamura (中村, Nakamura) is a Japanese family name. Aiko Nakamura (中村 藍子; born 1983), Japanese tennis player Akihiko Nakamura (中村 明彦; born 1990), Japanese decathlete Ami Nakamura (中村 亜実; born 1987), Japanese ice hockey player Ayane Nakamura (中村 愛音; born 1993), Japanese figure skater Ayumi Nakamura (中村 亜友美; born 1990), Japanese volleyball player Chiharu Nakamura (中村 知春; born 1988), Japanese rugby sevens player Eiichi Nakamura (field hockey) (中村 英一; 1909–1945), Japanese field hockey player Hitoshi Nakamura (中村 等; born 1949), Japanese ice hockey player Katsumi Nakamura (中村 克; born 1994), Japanese .
What are the origins of the name Ken Nakamura?
The name Ken Nakamura combines two different traditions: the first name Ken has Celtic roots, while the surname Nakamura originates from Vietnamese.
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