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How Many People Are Named Cohen?
Estimated people named Cohen living in the U.S. today
21,441
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 21,796
- Peak year: 2024 (1,500 births)
- Estimated living today: 21,441
Cohen by age group — who carries the name today?
Cohen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cohen
Cohen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 21,796 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 21,441 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 15,941 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cohens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cohen in the US?
An estimated 21,441 people named Cohen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cohen rare — about 1 in 15,941 Americans.
Is Cohen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cohen is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Cohen most popular?
Cohen peaked in 2024, when 1,500 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cohen?
Cohen ranks #1,536 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).