How Many People Are Named Kowen?
Complete statistics for the name Kowen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kowen is a very rare name, with only 420 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 784,926 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 424 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, change, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 424 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kowen Through the Generations
Kowen emerged in the early 2000s, gaining popularity among parents seeking unique names. By 2024, it reached its highest point with 47 births, reflecting a rising trend in modern naming choices. Today, the average age of someone named Kowen is just 10, indicating that it's primarily a name for younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kowen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kowen
How Many People Have the Name Kowen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 420 people in the United States currently share the name Kowen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 784,926 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kowen a Common or Rare Name?
Kowen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kowen Mean?
Kowen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kowen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kowen Most Popular?
The name Kowen reached peak popularity in 2024, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kowen?
Approximately 420 people named Kowen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 424. That works out to roughly 1 in 784,926 Americans.
Is Kowen a rare name?
Kowen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 784,926 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kowen mean?
Kowen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kowen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kowen are male and 0% are female.
When was Kowen most popular?
Kowen peaked in 2024 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.