Kohen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kohen originates from Hebrew and means 'priest'. It has evolved through various forms in the Hebrew language and is associated with the priestly class in the biblical context. The name is recognized for its religious significance and has maintained a positive perception in modern times, often linked to Jewish heritage.
The name Kohen is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kohen has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kohen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1549th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 578th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9616th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kohen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kohen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Kohen derives from the Hebrew word 'kohen' which means 'priest'. It is traditionally associated with the descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who served as priests in ancient Israel.
Meaning
priest
Language Evolution
Kohen (Hebrew), Cohen (Anglicized form), Kohenim (plural form in Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Kohen is associated with the priestly class in the Hebrew Bible, specifically the descendants of Aaron.
Historical Usage
The name Kohen has been used among Jewish communities for centuries and gained wider recognition in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Cohen, Kohain, Kohanim
Modern Popularity & Image
Kohen is viewed positively in Jewish culture, often representing religious heritage and tradition.
Famous People
Aaron Cohen (American businessman), David Cohen (American politician), Haim Cohen (Israeli politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kohen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kohen"
"Kohen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1549th of 24088 | 1,439 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 578th of 23106 | 5,811 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9616th of 30306 | 126 |
Regional Popularity of "Kohen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.60% 1173rd/4582 |
45.12% 2330th/5164 |
19.54% 1429th/7313 |
18.89% 1410th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.50% 458th/3984 |
25.99% 1166th/4487 |
6.85% 467th/6822 |
13.45% 844th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kohen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kohen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kohen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.