Kohen is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #896 in 2025 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 44 births ranking #754. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,770 boys born was named Kohen. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kohen is a modern spelling variant of Cohen and shares the same meaning, "priest". Like Cohen, it carries a strong and specific Jewish religious surname background.
The name has become visible in modern first-name use through spelling variation and style trends. At the same time, its specific historical and religious surname identity means it can be culturally sensitive.