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Cohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-han /ˈkoʊ.hæn/High

Meaning: From Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. CohanLow

In 30 seconds: Give my regards to this name: Cohan is George M. Cohan's Yankee-Doodle surname — Irish wild-goose lines beneath the marquee. Flag-waving and footlit.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. Cohan
U.S. rank (2025)#4276 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cohan comes from Irish surname lines — often Ó Cadháin, linked to 'wild goose' (readings debated, which we note) — made American by showman George M. Cohan.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, wild-goose in echo, and showstopping.

Did you know? George M. Cohan wrote 'Over There' and 'You're a Grand Old Flag' — Broadway's statue belongs to him; the surname may trace to Irish 'wild goose'.
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Cohan — readings debated

Variations

CohenKohan

Nicknames

Co

Famous Bearers

  • ★George M. Cohan (1878–1942)
    American Broadway composer-showman (surname bearer).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cohan mean?

Cohan is an Irish surname (often linked to 'wild goose'), famous via George M. Cohan; readings are debated.

How do you pronounce Cohan?

It's said KOH-han /ˈkoʊ.hæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cohan a boy or girl name?

Cohan is a boy's name.

How popular is Cohan?

Cohan is a rare name in the U.S.

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