Kohin
A masculine name of Native American origin meaning "night traveler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kohin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kohin today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kohin births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kohin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kohin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,274
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Kohin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kohin 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 Kohin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kohin
The name Kohin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "koh," meaning "mountain," and the suffix "-in," indicating a relation or association. Thus, the name Kohin may have originally referred to someone who lived in or near a mountainous region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kohin dates back to the 7th century CE. It appears in several ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, suggesting that the name was in use during the early medieval period in parts of South Asia. Some scholars have also drawn connections between the name Kohin and the Kushan Empire, a ancient dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India between the 1st and 4th centuries CE.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Kohin, one notable individual was Kohin Bhattacharya, a renowned Bengali poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was widely celebrated for his contributions to the development of the Bengali literary tradition and his works are still studied and revered today.
Another prominent figure with the name Kohin was Kohin Raghunath Rao, an influential 18th-century Indian statesman and military leader who served as the Prime Minister of the Maratha Empire. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Maratha Empire's territories during his tenure.
In the realm of religion, Kohin Nath was a revered Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Nath tradition, a spiritual movement that combined elements of Hindu and Buddhist philosophies. Kohin Nath is credited with establishing several temples and ashrams across South Asia.
Kohin Chandra Bhattacharya was a prominent 19th-century Bengali scholar and educator. He made significant contributions to the study of Bengali literature and linguistics and was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions in Bengal.
Another notable figure with the name Kohin was Kohin Singh, a 17th-century Sikh warrior and military commander who played a pivotal role in the battles against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and leadership were highly regarded, and he is celebrated as a prominent figure in Sikh history.
People
Kohin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kohin 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
Kohin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kohin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kohin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kohin a common name?
We classify Kohin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kohin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kohin was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kohin 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 Kohin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kohin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kohin 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 Kohin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kohin 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 Kohin 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 have the name Kohin?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Kohin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.