Cohan
Every Cohan since 2003 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cohan
Cohan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,276 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 360 American babies have been named Cohan. Its peak came in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cohan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cohan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,276 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,815 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,642 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,115 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,520 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,365 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,609 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,826 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,383 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,589 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,912 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,004 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,655 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,470 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,415 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,604 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,815 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,964 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,164 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,329 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,198 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cohan in 2025?
Cohan ranked #4,276 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cohan?
360 babies have been named Cohan in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cohan most popular?
Cohan peaked in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Cohan a boy or girl name?
Cohan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cohan rising or falling?
Cohan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.