Kohen

Rank 474th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Kohen was 474th most popular baby name for boys and 951st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 657 babies were named Kohen in the United States. The gender distribution for "Kohen" is 98.2% male and 1.8% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,128 babies in the United States were named Kohen. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kohen is around 8 years old.

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

The most common nickname for Kohen is Ko.

Kohen Meaning & Origin

Kohen is a Hebrew name that has historical significance, meaning "priest," and implies a connection to spiritual leadership and guidance.

The name Kohen is described as devout, charismatic and engaging.

Pronunciation

Kohen is pronounced ko-hen in English. The name Kohen has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kohen

In Jewish tradition, a Kohen is a descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who served as high priests in the temple of Jerusalem.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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