Coden
A modern variant of the name Cohen, derived from Hebrew meaning "priest".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Coden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coden today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coden births was 2008 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coden. 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 Coden with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2008
11 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2020 SSA rank
#8,887
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Coden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coden 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 Coden 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 Coden
The name Coden has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically in Old English and Old Saxon. It is believed to have derived from the word "cot," which referred to a small cottage or dwelling. The name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries.
Coden was a relatively common name among the Anglo-Saxons, particularly in rural areas where small cottages and homesteads were prevalent. It was often given to children born in these humble dwellings, reflecting the family's humble roots or perhaps their aspirations for the child to build a prosperous home and life.
While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that variations of the name, such as Cotman and Cotterill, can be found in historical records and medieval documents from England.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Coden was a landowner named Coden the Elder, who lived in the English county of Essex in the late 10th century. Historical records indicate that he was a respected member of the local community and owned a significant amount of land.
In the 12th century, a monk named Coden of Evesham is mentioned in the chronicles of the Evesham Abbey in Worcestershire. He was renowned for his piety and devotion to the monastic life.
During the 13th century, a prominent figure named Coden de Montfort was a knight who fought alongside Simon de Montfort at the Battle of Lewes in 1264, a significant event during the Second Barons' War in England.
In the 15th century, a Scottish archer named Coden Galloway gained fame for his exceptional skills with the longbow. He served in the Royal Archer Guard of King James II of Scotland and was known for his bravery in battle.
Another notable individual with the name Coden was a 16th-century English explorer named Coden Hawkins. He embarked on several voyages to the West Indies and was among the first Englishmen to establish trade relations with the Spanish colonies in the Caribbean.
While the name Coden may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of names that have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon and medieval English periods, reflecting the humble origins and aspirations of those who bore it.
People
Coden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coden 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Coden a common name?
We classify Coden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coden most popular?
The single biggest year for Coden was 2008, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coden is about 16 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 Coden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coden 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 Coden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coden 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 Coden 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 Coden?
Want to know how many people share the name Coden? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.