Kohen Boy

Popularity: #301 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOH-en / /ˈkoʊ.ən/

Hebrew

Meaning

Hebrew: priest; minister

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew tradition, 'Kohen' refers to a priestly class descended from Aaron, the brother of Moses, who performed sacred duties in the Temple. The name is significant in Jewish culture, symbolizing spiritual leadership and religious service.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Cohen
  • Kohen

International Variants

  • Cohen (English)
  • Kohen (Hebrew)

Famous people named Kohen

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Fictional characters named Kohen

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kohen was first seen in the United States in 1996. Kohen has ranked as high as #546 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Georgia, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Kohen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kohen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 114
11%
OH 65
6%
GA 58
6%
IN 53
5%
FL 50
5%
TN 47
5%
LA 46
4%
OK 42
4%
MO 41
4%
AL 38
4%
IA 37
4%
KY 36
3%
NC 36
3%
AR 33
3%
IL 32
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19966
19986
200010
20019
20028
200317
200459
2005113
2006123
2007142
2008174
2009190
2010180
2011196
2012212
2013210
2014234
2015297
2016386
2017379
2018425
2019425
2020417
2021474
2022646
2023839
20241,079