Kohen Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Kohen is the variation of Cohen, the name of Hebrew prophet Aaron, the older brother of Moses.

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A Deep Dive

Kohen Overview

Meaning

Priest

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew word “kohen,” meaning “priest”​.

Religion

Judaism

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊən/

Popularity

Kohen has seen a rise in usage in the United States and is popular in other English-speaking countries. In the USA, it ranked as the 380th most common name for boys in 2023​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Exotic, Unique

Associated Traits

Strong, modern, intelligent, spiritual

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Representing the hereditary priestly class descended from Aaron​.

Name Day

August 29th
A Deep Dive

Kohen Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Cohen, Coen, Koen, Cohenn, Kohenn, Coenn, Koenn

Common Nicknames

Ko, Koko, Hen, KK, Hennie, Henni, Henny

Diminutives

Ko, Koko, Hen, Henny

Famous People

  • Kohen Lee
    (American Author)
  • Kohen Richards
    (American Football Player)
  • Kohen Thompson
    (American Musician)
  • Kohen Walker
    (American Dancer)
  • Kohen Adams
    (American Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "The Kohen Dagger"
    ("The Black Company," Novel Series)
  • Kohen Grooms
    ("Paranormal Witness," TV Series)
  • "Kohen's Fury"
    (Film)

What Is the Meaning of Kohen?

Kohen means “priest” and is derived from the Hebrew word for priesthood.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kohen?

The name Kohen has Hebrew origins, coming from the word “kōhēn,” which means “priest.”

Kohen Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kohen in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5892021#4782022#3802023
Top 3 Rankings#3802023#4782022#5892021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kohen

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023380
(+98 from 2022)
837
(+192 from 2022)
0.04571
2022478
(+111 from 2021)
645
(+172 from 2021)
0.03444
2021589
(+54 from 2020)
473
(+56 from 2020)
0.02525
2020643
(-10 from 2019)
417
(-8 from 2019)
0.02254
2019633
(-8 from 2018)
425
No change from 2018
0.02211
2018625
(+43 from 2017)
425
(+46 from 2017)
0.02187
2017668
(-1 from 2016)
379
(-6 from 2016)
0.01915
2016667
(+117 from 2015)
385
(+88 from 2015)
0.01901
2015784
(+131 from 2014)
297
(+63 from 2014)
0.01453
2014915
(+33 from 2013)
234
(+24 from 2013)
0.01142
2013948
No change from 2012
210
(-2 from 2012)
0.01039
2012948
(+43 from 2011)
212
(+16 from 2011)
0.01045
2011991
(+77 from 2010)
196
(+16 from 2010)
0.00965
20101068
(-44 from 2009)
180
(-10 from 2009)
0.00876
20091024
(+50 from 2008)
190
(+16 from 2008)
0.00896
20081074
(+163 from 2007)
174
(+32 from 2007)
0.00798
20071237
(+93 from 2006)
142
(+19 from 2006)
0.00641
20061330
(+4 from 2005)
123
(+10 from 2005)
0.00561
20051334
(+690 from 2004)
113
(+54 from 2004)
0.00531
20042024
(+2591 from 2003)
59
(+42 from 2003)
0.00279
20034615
(+3027 from 2002)
17
(+9 from 2002)
0.00081
20027642
(-707 from 2001)
8
(-1 from 2001)
0.00039
20016935
(-620 from 2000)
9
(-1 from 2000)
0.00044
20006315
(+2163 from 1998)
10
(+4 from 1998)
0.00048
19990
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0
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0.0000
19988478
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6
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0.00030
19970
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0
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0.0000
19967971
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0.00030
19950
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19940
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kohen

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4792021#4422022#3872023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2132021#1332022#1012023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3882021#2682022#3032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4092021#3552022#3222023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2932021#3492022#2182023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3302021#2882022#2512023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4882021#3112022#1692023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#19332021#24042022#14702023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9392021#8082022#5562023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4242021#3062022#2892023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#9662021#4552022#5202023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5532021#4582022#3302023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3512021#2982022#2432023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6552021#5922022#4552023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2022021#2962022#1842023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3042021#2632022#1482023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#10992021#5592022#4072023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8612021#10612022#5592023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2752021#1622022#1722023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4002021#3362022#1942023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5572021#2522022#1732023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1662021#1052022#892023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5172021#2322022#2232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3602021#2682022#4022023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8862021#8232022#4372023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#15192021#12662022#15112023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6622021#9682022#6602023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5892021#6952022#2702023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5702020#7062022#6912023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3702017#1942022#2392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6662017#5572022#5152023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6912021#6202022#5942023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7412021#5882022#4652023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2322015#2192022#1992023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1902022#1142023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7352017#8672022#7512023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2532021

Popularity Rankings for Kohen in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4152017#3482023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4542019#4572021#4662023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#8172021#5272022#6672023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9312017#9622020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9702018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kohen a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kohen is primarily a boy’s name due to its historical and religious roots in the Jewish priesthood.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kohen

Kohen in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Kohen Lee (Author, 1985): An American author recognized for his contemporary romance novels.
  • Kohen Richards (Football Player, 1998): A professional football player noted for his athletic skills.
  • Kohen Thompson (Musician, 1992): An indie musician who has made significant contributions to the music scene.
  • Kohen Walker (Dancer, 2003): A competitive dancer known for his performances in dance shows.
  • Kohen Adams (Artist, 1988): An artist celebrated for his abstract paintings.
  • "The Kohen Dagger" ("The Black Company" Novel Series by Glen Cook): A significant artifact within the series used by the Company.
  • Kohen Grooms ("Paranormal Witness," 2011 TV Series): A character featured in an episode recounting a chilling paranormal experience.
  • "Kohen's Fury" (2022 Film): A thriller where the protagonist Kohen is on a quest for vengeance.
  • None

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