Declining since 2017, #1,376 for boys today.
Popularity of Coen since 1991
Babies named Coen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 1,056 |
| 2010s | 2,194 |
| 2020s | 1,206 |
Meaning & origin
Coen entered U.S. baby name records in 1991 and has since gained modest recognition. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when it ranked highest, but its trajectory has shown a steady decline since 2017. As of 2025, the name sits at rank 1,376, with about 1 in 12,747 boys receiving the name. The name is most common in Utah, Oregon, and Washington. Coen's origin is a subject of debate; it may be a Dutch or Irish surname turned given name, or a respelling of Cohen. Its multiple potential roots give it an air of mystery while remaining short and strong.
Coen likely originates as a surname, with multiple possible derivations. It may be of Dutch origin, where it is a short form of names beginning with 'Coen-' such as Coenraad (equivalent to Conrad). Alternatively, it could be an Irish surname anglicized from Ó Comhgháin 'descendant of Comhghan' (meaning 'twin'). In modern use, it may also be a respelling of the Hebrew surname Cohen, though this connection is debated. The name entered U.S. given name records in 1991 and saw a peak in popularity in 2016.
Where Coen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Coen
Names that share Coen's style, for a brother or sister.
