Kohen
How to say it: KOH-hen · /ˈkoʊhɛn/
Variant spelling of Cohen, from Hebrew 'kohen' meaning priest; a Jewish priestly title used as a given name.
Kohen was the 133rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,143 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 | 1,143 |
| 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
Belonging almost entirely to the last forty years, Kohen now stands at #133. The 2020s are its best showing so far and it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Kohen blends crisp and breathy sounds with a strong edge. Asher and Judah share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kohen is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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