boy name
Cohen
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#225 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Cohen in the US, 1880–2025
Cohen first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 2025, when 1,590 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,590.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cohen popular?
Near its peak Cohen is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 8,118 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,949 | |
| 2000s | 4,530 | |
| 1990s | 246 | |
| 1980s | 40 | |
| 1970s | 14 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 10 | |
| 1940s | 22 | |
| 1930s | 10 | |
| 1920s | 61 | |
| 1910s | 35 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cohen a boy or a girl name?
Cohen is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Cohen a popular name right now?
Cohen is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Cohen?
In 2025, Cohen ranked #225 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cohen most popular?
Cohen was most popular in 2025, when about 1,590 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.