Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cohen.
National Rank (2025)
#225
All-Time Peak Rank
#225 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
23,040
Unisex Distribution98.3% Boy / 1.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cohen Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Cohen
According to SSA data, Cohen achieved its highest historical rank of #225 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,590 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 55.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cohen scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+55.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,590Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:35
1920s:61
1930s:10
1940s:22
1950s:10
1960s:5
1970s:14
1980s:40
1990s:246
2000s:4,530
2010s:9,949
2020s:8,118
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCo-hen
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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