Rising since 2019, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Kohyn since 2008
Babies named Kohyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 23 |
| 2020s | 22 | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Kohyn is a modern unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. As of 2025, it ranks 4,857th with about 1 in 85,404 births, and it has been steadily rising in use since 2019. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating growing appeal among parents seeking contemporary, distinctive names. The name is most popular in Texas. Kohyn fits into a broader trend of modern invented names that prioritize sound and style over traditional meaning, often drawing on familiar phonetic elements to create something fresh and personal.
Kohyn is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining a popular prefix like 'Ko-' with the trendy suffix '-yn' (often seen in names like Kelyn, Bryn, or Jocelyn). It first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. The name's structure echoes other contemporary unisex names that blend consonant sounds with a soft ending, reflecting a broader pattern of modern name creation.
Where Kohyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Koh, Koko
Sibling names for Kohyn
Names that share Kohyn's style, for a brother or sister.
