Koehn

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Pronounced KAYN /ˈkeɪn/Medium

Meaning: From a German surname Koehn/Kuhn — a short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel/ruler', or 'bold, keen'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Koehn is a German surname (from Konrad, 'bold counsel'). Sleek, distinctive, and strong (said 'KAYN').

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Origin LowGerman

MeaningFrom a German surname Koehn/Kuhn — a short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel/ruler', or 'bold, keen'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4325 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Koehn comes from a German surname — Koehn/Kuhn, a short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel/ruler', or from kuhn, 'bold, keen' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, modern surname-name; the oe is said as a long 'ay'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, bold-counsel at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Koehn (Kuhn) is a German surname — a short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel/ruler' (or simply 'bold, keen'); a sleek, distinctive surname-name, said 'KAYN'.

Overall data confidence 55%

Surname references — Koehn — routes layered

Variations

KuhnKohnKoen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koehn mean?

Koehn is a German surname (from Konrad, 'bold counsel'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Koehn?

It's said KAYN /ˈkeɪn/ — a single syllable.

Is Koehn a boy or girl name?

Koehn is a boy's name.

How popular is Koehn?

Koehn is a very rare name in the U.S.