Coen

Coen - A very unique male name

Coen appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #3423. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Coen and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Coen? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Coen. The baby boy name Coen was given to 65 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1530 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,558 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Coen peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 808.

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Coen is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Coen is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #522 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,714.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Coen is where you live.

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Coen origin and meaning

Dutch

Dutch short form of Coenraad, the Dutch form of Conrad, 'bold counsel'

Coen is a traditional Dutch short form of Conrad that entered U.S. data in 2000 as a stand-alone name. It peaked in 2016 and has fallen back since.

Attested etymology

Coen is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Coen, pop culture references for the name Coen and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Coen

We've found the following names that sound similar to Coen, sorted by popularity.

Cohen / Chaim / Cason / Cannon / Casen / Cayson / Cain / Connie / Canaan / Cassian /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Coen

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Coen a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Coen?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOHN · /koʊn/
Also pronounced KOO-en in Dutch fashion by some families

Around the world

• Coen (Dutch) — Used as-is in Dutch

Spellings and nicknames

• Koen — The other common Dutch spelling
• Cohen — A different name, a Hebrew surname, often confused with Coen

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Coen for a short, strong, Dutch-rooted name that feels modern in the U.S.

Worth knowing

• Frequently confused with Cohen, a different name with a different origin