Ken Sanfilippo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ken Sanfilippo — Celtic
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ken Sanfilippo 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 Sanfilippo: Bruno Sanfilippo, musician and producer Federica Sanfilippo (born 1990), Italian biathlete Frank Sanfilippo (born 1981), American soccer player Fred Sanfilippo, executive vice president for health affairs at Emory University Jasper Sanfilippo, an American businessman, also associated with the Place de la Musique José Sanfilippo (born 1935), Argentine footballer Salvatore Sanfilippo (born 1977), author of Redis and hping, also invented Idle scan. 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: Sanfilippo

Italian

Bruno Sanfilippo, musician and producer Federica Sanfilippo (born 1990), Italian biathlete Frank Sanfilippo (born 1981), American soccer player Fred Sanfilippo, executive vice president for health affairs at Emory University Jasper Sanfilippo, an American businessman, also associated with the Place de la Musique José Sanfilippo (born 1935), Argentine footballer Salvatore Sanfilippo (born 1977), author of Redis and hping, also invented Idle scan.

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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 Sanfilippo

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 Sanfilippo:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Sanfilippo?
The surname Sanfilippo originates from Italian. Bruno Sanfilippo, musician and producer Federica Sanfilippo (born 1990), Italian biathlete Frank Sanfilippo (born 1981), American soccer player Fred Sanfilippo, executive vice president for health affairs at Emory University Jasper Sanfilippo, an American businessman, also associated with the Place de la Musique José Sanfilippo (born 1935), Argentine footballer Salvatore Sanfilippo (born 1977), author of Redis and hping, also invented Idle scan.
What are the origins of the name Ken Sanfilippo?
The name Ken Sanfilippo combines two different traditions: the first name Ken has Celtic roots, while the surname Sanfilippo originates from Italian.
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