Koen
A male given name of modern usage.
Every Koen since 1996 — 5,190 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Koen
Koen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #623 in 2025 with 448 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 5,190 American babies have been named Koen. Its peak came in 2023, when 468 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Koen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Koen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,201 | 448 | #623 |
| 2024 | — | — | 401 | #681 |
| 2023 | — | — | 468 | #606 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,603 | 310 | #807 |
| 2021 | — | — | 219 | #1,002 |
| 2020 | — | — | 162 | #1,191 |
| 2019 | — | — | 148 | #1,269 |
| 2018 | — | — | 161 | #1,185 |
| 2017 | — | — | 148 | #1,242 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,652 | 181 | #1,087 |
| 2015 | — | — | 201 | #1,013 |
| 2014 | — | — | 215 | #977 |
| 2013 | — | — | 179 | #1,056 |
| 2012 | — | — | 174 | #1,080 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,290 | 166 | #1,113 |
| 2010 | — | — | 213 | #945 |
| 2009 | — | — | 216 | #944 |
| 2008 | — | — | 242 | #876 |
| 2007 | — | — | 160 | #1,126 |
| 2006 | — | — | 233 | #861 |
| 2005 | — | — | 154 | #1,075 |
| 2004 | — | — | 144 | #1,100 |
| 2003 | — | — | 69 | #1,756 |
| 2002 | — | — | 62 | #1,839 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,466 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,380 |
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Famous people named Koen
- Koen Casteels Soccer player · b. 1992
- Koen de Kort Cyclist · b. 1982
- Koen Verweij Skater · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Koen mean?
A male given name of modern usage.
How popular is the name Koen in 2025?
Koen ranked #623 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 448 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Koen?
5,190 babies have been named Koen in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Koen most popular?
Koen peaked in 2023, when 468 newborns received the name.
Is Koen a boy or girl name?
Koen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Koen rising or falling?
Koen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Koen?
Well-known people named Koen include Koen Casteels (soccer player), Koen de Kort (cyclist), Koen Verweij (skater).