Bohen
An anglicized masculine name derived from the name of Irish descent.
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Bohen. It is a predominantly male name (90.8% of registrations). The average person named Bohen today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bohen births was 2024 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bohen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Bohen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bohen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
2024
18 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,292
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Bohen
Bohen leans heavily male at 90.8% of total registrations, but 7 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Bohen as a male name
- Ranked #7,292 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (11 births)
Bohen as a female name
- Ranked #12,343 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Popularity
Bohen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bohen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 50 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bohen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bohen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bohen
The name Bohen finds its roots in the ancient Celtic languages, originating in regions of present-day Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "bóban," meaning "small" or "little," often used as a term of endearment or affection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bohen can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appeared in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. This suggests that the name was in use among the Gaelic people of that era.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Bohen mac Duinnshleibhe was mentioned in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical record compiled by early modern Irish scholars. He was described as a prominent chieftain and leader of his clan.
Another historical figure bearing the name Bohen was a 14th-century Irish poet and bard known as Bohen Ó Duibhgeannáin. His works, which often celebrated the exploits of local chieftains and warriors, have been preserved in various literary collections.
During the 16th century, a Bohen O'Donnell was recorded as a prominent figure in the Nine Years' War, a conflict between the Irish chieftains and the English crown. He was a member of the powerful O'Donnell clan and played a role in the resistance against English rule.
In more recent times, a notable individual named Bohen MacCawell (1857-1932) was a respected scholar and historian from County Antrim, Ireland. He made significant contributions to the preservation and study of Irish language and culture through his writings and research.
While the name Bohen is not as common today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of Celtic and Irish names, carrying with it a sense of endearment and connection to the ancient Gaelic cultures.
People
Bohen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bohen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bohen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bohen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bohen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Bohen a common name?
We classify Bohen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bohen most popular?
The single biggest year for Bohen was 2024, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bohen is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bohen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bohen a male name?
Yes, 90.8% of people registered as Bohen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bohen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bohen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bohen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Bohen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.