Names Ken is named after Ruth Handler’s son Kenneth. In the 1960s Random House books, the character's surname is given as Carson. Barbie and Ken's surnames were taken from the name of Mattel's ad agency Carson/Roberts. Ken's middle name is Sean.
names ken is named after ruth handler’s son kenneth in the 1960s random house books the character's surname is given as carson barbie and ken's surnames were taken from the name of mattel's ad agency carson/roberts ken's middle name is sean