Rising since 2011, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Koehn since 2004
Babies named Koehn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Koehn is a modern surname-turned-given name that has seen modest but steady use in the United States since it first appeared on record in 2004. Its trajectory has been generally upward, especially since 2011, and it reached a peak rank of 4,249 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 71,170 male births. The name is most prevalent in Oklahoma, reflecting a pattern of surname usage in certain regions. As a variant of Cohen, it carries a familiar sound but avoids the direct religious associations of its parent name. Koehn fits comfortably alongside other short, surname-style names common in recent decades.
Koehn is a modern given name derived from the German surname Koehn, itself a variant of Kohen or Cohen, a Jewish priestly surname. As a first name, it has been used predominantly in the United States since the early 2000s, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Cohen and the trend of using surnames as given names.
Where Koehn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Koe, Koen
Sibling names for Koehn
Names that share Koehn's style, for a brother or sister.
