Cohen
Cohen is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Priest.
Origin and history
Cohen originates from a traditional Hebrew title meaning priest, historically referring to descendants of Aaron. In recent decades, it has transitioned into a popular given name in the United States, often used as a modern surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
23,040 babies in the United States have been named Cohen since 1880. It ranks #775 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #255.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
- LA (4.8 %)
- IN (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 61 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 246 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,530 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,949 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,118 |
Famous people named Cohen
- Cohen Holloway: actor, comedian
Fun facts
- Historically, Cohen was a sacred title reserved for Aaron's descendants who served in the Temple.
- It gained significant popularity as a modern given name in North America starting in the early 2000s.