Khoen
A name of Thai origin meaning "good" or "virtuous".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Khoen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khoen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khoen births was 2023 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khoen. 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.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2023
21 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,766
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Khoen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khoen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 76 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
Khoen 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 Khoen 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 Khoen
The name Khoen has its origins in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, and dates back to the 6th century BCE. It is derived from the Old Persian word "khwaena," which means "peaceful" or "tranquil." The name was initially associated with the Zoroastrian faith, one of the world's oldest religions.
In the 4th century BCE, the name Khoen appeared in the Achaemenid inscriptions, a collection of Old Persian cuneiform inscriptions from the Achaemenid Empire. These inscriptions were among the earliest written records mentioning the name, suggesting its historical significance in the region.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Khoen was Khoen of Khwarazm, a prominent scholar and scientist who lived in the 10th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and geography, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
Another notable figure with the name Khoen was Khoen Nâtili, a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic. His poetry, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, has had a lasting impact on Persian literature and continues to be celebrated to this day.
In the 13th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Khoen al-Din al-Tusi, left a lasting legacy. Born in 1201 CE in present-day Iran, he made groundbreaking contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and theology. His works, such as the "Treatise on the Quadrilateral," played a crucial role in the development of Islamic science and philosophy.
During the 14th century, Khoen Shams al-Din, a prominent Persian calligrapher and artist, gained recognition for his exquisite calligraphic works. His intricate and beautiful calligraphy adorned numerous manuscripts and architectural structures, showcasing the artistic prowess associated with the name Khoen.
In the 16th century, Khoen Mirza, a Persian prince and military commander, played a significant role in the Safavid dynasty's expansion. He was renowned for his strategic brilliance and led numerous successful campaigns, solidifying the Safavid Empire's position as a major power in the region.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Khoen, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse contributions made by those who carried this ancient Persian name.
People
Khoen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khoen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khoen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khoen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khoen 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Khoen a common name?
We classify Khoen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khoen most popular?
The single biggest year for Khoen was 2023, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khoen is about 8 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 Khoen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khoen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khoen 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 Khoen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khoen 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 Khoen 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 are named Khoen?
Find out how many people share the name Khoen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.