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Cohen
BoyMeaning of Cohen: Hebrew: 'priest'
Cohen is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 229th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 418th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#229
1,627 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#418
96 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
23,429
First recorded 1912 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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