Cohen Boy

Popularity: #228 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOH-en / /ˈkoʊ.ən/

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: priest; Irish: descendant of the warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

Cohen is a Hebrew name traditionally given to Jewish priests, derived from the word 'Kohen' meaning priest. In Jewish culture, the name carries significant religious importance, often associated with lineage and heritage. The name has also been adopted in various forms in other cultures, including Irish, where it signifies a different lineage. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a first name in various countries.

Trend Summary

Cohen has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kohen
  • Coen

International Variants

  • Cohen (English)
  • Kohen (Hebrew)
  • Coen (Dutch)

Famous people named Cohen

Cohen O'Brien is a well-known American television host and comedian, recognized for his late-night talk shows.

Cohen M. is a notable American artist known for his contemporary works in various media.

Fictional characters named Cohen

Cohen the Barbarian is a character from the video game series 'The Binding of Isaac', known for his unique abilities.

Cohen is a character in the 'Bioshock Infinite' video game, serving as a key figure in the storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cohen was first seen in the United States in 1912. Cohen has ranked as high as #406 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Cohen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cohen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 126
9%
OH 96
7%
GA 80
6%
NC 68
5%
TN 66
5%
IN 64
4%
AL 63
4%
FL 60
4%
MO 58
4%
PA 47
3%
KY 43
3%
UT 43
3%
CA 40
3%
MI 40
3%
LA 36
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
19136
19179
19186
19199
19208
192110
192213
19235
192512
19268
19285
19315
19395
19435
19457
19485
19495
19565
19575
19625
19786
19798
19815
19838
19846
198813
19898
199010
199116
199219
199320
199414
199515
199623
199731
199844
199954
200055
200150
200272
200390
2004315
2005618
2006692
2007774
2008880
2009984
2010835
2011897
2012938
2013840
2014969
20151,020
20161,089
20171,100
20181,125
20191,135
20201,183
20211,201
20221,251
20231,413
20241,475