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Why parents love Cohen- Leonard Cohen wrote Hallelujah — one of the most covered songs in history.
- The O.C.'s Seth Cohen defined a generation of lovable nerds.
- Two syllables with a smooth, strong sound: KO-en.
- The meaning priest carries spiritual weight.
- It's risen rapidly despite (or because of) its distinctiveness.
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The vibe of Cohen
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Origin & history of Cohen
Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen, priest)
→ surname Cohen
→ given name
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Modern American roots
Cohen comes from the Hebrew kohen, meaning priest. In Judaism, the Kohanim are the priestly class descended from Aaron. Using Cohen as a given name is controversial — some Jewish leaders consider it inappropriate because it traditionally denotes priestly lineage, not a personal name. Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) wrote Hallelujah, one of the most performed songs in history. The O.C.'s Seth Cohen was one of TV's most beloved characters. The name has entered the US top 300 despite the controversy.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Hebrew priestly designation; Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) is the most famous bearer.
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Today
Cohen remains a beloved choice, ranking #291 in the US. 21,796 babies have been named Cohen since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Jewish naming traditions, SSA data
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How popular is Cohen?
2024
peak year
The name Cohen reached its peak in 2024, with 1,475 registrations (ranked #239). The name has actually been around since 1912 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #291 today, averaging about 1,226 new babies per year. Cohen's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 21,796 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,475
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #239)
(ranked #239)
1,226
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
12,260
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
21,796
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Cohen9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Cohen's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — priestly service. People named Cohen tend to be thoughtful, poetic, and drawn to singing hallelujah in whatever form that takes.
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Sings hallelujah✦
Priestly depth◈
Poetic soul◎
Thoughtful service♡
Cold and broken but beautifulC3
O6
H8
E5
N5
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Cohen🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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