Kohen
Respelling of Cohen, a Jewish surname from the Hebrew kohen, priest, borne by families claiming descent from the priestly line of Aaron.
Kohen in 2025
Kohen was given to 1,160 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 572nd most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 2,858 babies born.
The history of Kohen
Kohen reached its highest point in 2025, when 1,160 babies were given the name, ranking 572nd that year.
Across the 30 years of records since 1996, 8,561 babies have been named Kohen. Half of them were born before 2020, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Kohen by decade
| Decade | Babies named Kohen | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 19,601 |
| 2000s | 850 | 2,295 |
| 2010s | 2,999 | 1,270 |
| 2020s | 4,700 | 572 |
Where Kohen is heading
Kohen has risen 284% over the past decade, from 302 babies in 2015 to 1,160 in 2025.
Names like Kohen
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Kohen.