Kohen is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #380 in 2023 with 839 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,143 births ranking #296. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13,883.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,036 boys born was named Kohen. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.