US Popularity:464
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Priest; WIld goose
Cohen is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, meaning "priest." Primarily a surname, but Cohen has risen in popularity as a first name throughout the US in recent years. But this name and term is the priestly caste descended from the prophet and elder brother of Moses, Aaron, in Hebrew tradition. Cohen also has Gaelic roots. This is the Anglicized spelling of the Old Irish surname "O'Cadhain" (pronounced o-kyne) or "O'Comhdhain" (o-coyne), derived from the Gaelic word "cadhan," meaning "wild goose." However, the rambunctious energy in this little moniker couldn't possibly be contained to one spelling. Variations include "Cowan," "Cowen," and "Coen." So when it comes to variations, the Gaelic version or an homage to the Coen brothers could be your golden ticket—or egg!

Common Nicknames for Cohen

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How Popular Is The Name Cohen?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cohen is currently #953 on The Bump
Boy:Cohen is currently #526 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cohen is currently #699 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cohen is currently #464 in U.S. births
Boy:Cohen is currently #247 in U.S. births
Girl:Cohen is currently #3842 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3842
in 2023
+ 382
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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