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Kohyn

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Pronounced KOH-in /ˈkoʊ.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Cohen, a Hebrew surname meaning 'priest.' Cohen leans to boys as a given name, and Kohyn is used across the sexes; the route is a touch uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelled surname name: Kohyn traces to Cohen, 'priest' (said 'KOH-in'). Cross-sex and a touch uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA modern respelling of Cohen, a Hebrew surname meaning 'priest.' Cohen leans to boys as a given name, and Kohyn is used across the sexes; the route is a touch uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#12577 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

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

Kohyn is a modern respelling of Cohen, a Hebrew surname meaning 'priest.' Carried into first-name use, Cohen leans strongly to boys, and this spelling is used across the sexes. The route is a touch uncertain, which we note (said 'KOH-in').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Kohyn is a modern respelling of Cohen -- a Hebrew surname meaning 'priest.' As a first name Cohen leans to boys, and Kohyn turns up across the sexes; the route is a touch uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kohyn — Cohen respelling, 'priest'; cross-sex, uncertain

Variations

CohenKoenCoen

Nicknames

KoKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kohyn mean?

Kohyn is a respelling of Cohen, a Hebrew surname meaning 'priest'; the route is a touch uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kohyn?

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

Is Kohyn a boy or girl name?

Kohyn is used across the sexes; the base Cohen leans to boys — we note the cross-sex use.

How popular is Kohyn?

Kohyn is a rare, modern name for girls in the U.S.

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