How Many People Are Named Cohen?

21,796

people in the United States are named Cohen

1 in 15,369 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1764

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0065%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

1,500 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KO-Ι™n
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew Χ›ΦΌΦΉΧ”Φ΅ΧŸ (kohen) meaning "priest". This surname was traditionally associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.6%
Male
98.4%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 9.5 years old

Young (<30) 21,534
98.8%
Adult (30–60) 119
0.5%
Senior (>60) 143
0.7%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1912 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,823
Ohio 1,397
Georgia 1,030
Louisiana 1,016
Indiana 902
California 875
Utah 865
North Carolina 749
Florida 707
Missouri 679

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Cohen"

  • 1,500 babies were named Cohen in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1912
  • Most popular in Texas

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