Kohen

Kohen is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,079 boys in the United States.

Kohen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kohen

Kohen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kohen first appears in Social Security records in 1996. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #318 in 2024, and in 2024 1,079 babies received the name — 7,256 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kohen in US records

First recorded (US)
1996
Best US rank
#318 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Kohen in 2024
1,079
Total since 1880
7,256

Kohen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#754 in 2023
Babies named Kohen in 2025
35
Total since 1996
347

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kohen mean?

The meaning of Kohen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kohen a boy or girl name?

Kohen is a boy name. In 2024, 1,079 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kohen?

Kohen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kohen?

Kohen first appears in US records in 1996. Its best-ever ranking was #318 in 2024, and 1,079 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].