Cohen
How to say it: KOH-en · /ˈkoʊən/
From Hebrew 'kohen', meaning priest; a traditional Jewish priestly surname used increasingly as a given name.
Cohen was the 133rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,590 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 84% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #92 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #133 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,590 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,156 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +84% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #92 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now is the high point for Cohen, which keeps climbing. This decade holds its best showing yet and further gains look likely.
What goes with it
With soft flow sharpened by crisp edges, it sounds strong in two beats. Judah would make a good brother.
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Nicknames
- Co
Honouring a Cohen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cohen is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
England and Wales: #404.
Famous people named Cohen
- Cohen Bramall (born 1996)English association football player
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