Koen
How to say it: KOH-en · /ˈkoʊən/
Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic elements meaning 'bold counsel'.
Koen was the 592nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 448 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #309 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #592 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 448 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,400 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #309 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging only in recent decades, Koen found its high in the 2020s. Still at that high, further growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp across two syllables, Koen carries a strong impression. Soren pairs with it well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Koen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German.
Famous people named Koen
- Koen Casteels (born 1992)Belgian association football player
- Koen Verweij (born 1990)Dutch speed skater
- Koen Bouwman (born 1993)Dutch cyclist
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