Rising since 2009, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Kohan since 2005
Babies named Kohan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Kohan is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. While its exact origins are unclear, it may be a respelling of the Hebrew surname Cohen, meaning 'priest,' or simply a creative coinage inspired by similar-sounding names. Since 2009, Kohan has been on a steady upward trajectory in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 4,857 in 2025, when approximately 1 in every 85,404 boys received the name. Though it has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, its consistent rise suggests a growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Kohan may be a variant spelling of Cohen, a Hebrew surname meaning 'priest,' but its use as a given name in the United States appears to be a modern coinage. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005, and its popularity has been rising since 2009. It may also be influenced by similar-sounding names like Kohan or Kohan.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ko
Sibling names for Kohan
Names that share Kohan's style, for a brother or sister.
