Rising since 2012, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Khoen since 2008
Babies named Khoen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Khoen is a rare, modern masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. As of 2025, it ranked 5,608th nationally, with only about 1 in every 106,755 baby boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2012, peaking in 2023. The name has no recorded top states of use, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country. While its origin is unclear, Khoen may be an invented name or a respelling of a surname, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Khoen is a rare given name with no widely accepted etymology. It may derive from a Dutch or Afrikaans surname, or it could be a modern coinage inspired by similar-sounding names like Cohen or Koa. Its use in the United States began in 2008 and has been slowly rising in popularity.
Sibling names for Khoen
Names that share Khoen's style, for a brother or sister.
