Cohen: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KOH-uhn · 2 syllables
From Hebrew (kohen, “cohen”).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- KOH-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #225
- US babies a year
- about 2,293 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Cohen?
Cohen was the #225 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,627 babies. It’s rising: up 93% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #225 |
| England & Wales | #354 |
| Scotland | #221 |
| Northern Ireland | #152 |
| Ireland | #491 |
| Canada | #236 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Cohen?
Half of US adults named Cohen are older than 20; most are between 18 and 28. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Cohen
How do you pronounce Cohen?
Cohen is pronounced KOH-uhn.
How popular is the name Cohen?
Cohen was the #225 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,627 babies. It’s rising: up 93% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Cohen?
Half of US adults named Cohen are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 28.