Cohen

Rank 277th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Cohen was 277th most popular baby name for boys and 520th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,272 babies were named Cohen in the United States. The gender distribution for "Cohen" is 97.4% male and 2.6% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,646 babies in the United States were named Cohen. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Cohen is around 11 to 12 years old.

The name "Cohen" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Cohen include Co and Coe.

Cohen Meaning & Origin

Cohen is a Jewish surname that means "priest" in Hebrew, often associated with spiritual guidance and religious dedication.

The name Cohen is described as unique, inventive and artsy.

Pronunciation

Cohen is pronounced co-hen in English. The name Cohen has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Cohen

  • In Jewish tradition, a person with the surname Cohen often indicates that they are direct male descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

97.4%
Boys named Cohen
Girls named Cohen

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Social Security Administration

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