Kohen
Rare spelling variant of Cohen.
Every Kohen since 1996 — 8,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kohen
Kohen is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #296 in 2025 with 1,143 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 8,561 American babies have been named Kohen. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,160 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 Kohen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kohen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,699 | 1,143 | #296 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,811 | 1,081 | #319 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,553 | 839 | #380 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,808 | 650 | #474 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,546 | 474 | #589 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,206 | 418 | #641 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,955 | 426 | #634 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,815 | 425 | #627 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,378 | 379 | #668 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,357 | 386 | #668 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,910 | 297 | #786 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,882 | 234 | #918 |
| 2013 | — | — | 210 | #953 |
| 2012 | — | — | 212 | #954 |
| 2011 | — | — | 196 | #993 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,062 | 180 | #1,077 |
| 2009 | — | — | 190 | #1,025 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,130 | 174 | #1,078 |
| 2007 | — | — | 142 | #1,239 |
| 2006 | — | — | 123 | #1,337 |
| 2005 | — | — | 113 | #1,338 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59 | #2,041 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,727 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,108 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,241 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,613 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kohen mean?
Rare spelling variant of Cohen.
How popular is the name Kohen in 2025?
Kohen ranked #296 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,143 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kohen?
8,561 babies have been named Kohen in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kohen most popular?
Kohen peaked in 2025, when 1,160 newborns received the name.
Is Kohen a boy or girl name?
Kohen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kohen rising or falling?
Kohen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.