Koen
Boy name · 44 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Koen: 44 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2024.
Koen is a Dutch, German, and Scandinavian short form of Konrad or Conrad, rooted in the Old High German “kuoni” (brave) and “rat” (counsel), meaning “bold advisor.” The name has been carried by Dutch speed skater Koen Verweij, who won Olympic silver in 2014, and cyclist Koen de Kort. While not directly tied to Scottish places, the root “Konrad” appears in continental names like Königsberg. In Scotland, Koen remains a relatively modern, international choice, gaining gentle traction among parents seeking a strong, succinct name with continental flair. Its crisp sound and warrior-like meaning make it a fresh alternative to classic Connor or Kenneth, and it shares the same root as the Irish name Conor, though the spelling Koen is distinctly Dutch.
Boy 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20247 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 44since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y