UK name, mostly boys
Coren
A masculine name of Celtic origin, possibly meaning "red-haired one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 4 girls.
Coren is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Coren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2001 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Coren. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Coren ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 boys were registered as Coren.
- • Coren is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Coren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.0% of Coren registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
5 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Coren
In England and Wales birth records, Coren has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 75.0% of registrations are for boys and 25.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Coren registered for boys
- Ranked #4,632 in 2014
- 3 boys registered in 2014
- Peak: 2002 (5 births)
Coren registered for girls
- Ranked #3,225 in 1999
- 4 girls registered in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Coren mean?
The name Coren has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, which was spoken by various tribes and peoples across Western and Central Europe during the Iron Age and medieval periods. The name is believed to be derived from the Celtic word "cor," meaning "dweller," or "one who lives in a particular place."
In its earliest recorded instances, the name Coren appeared in ancient Celtic manuscripts and inscriptions found in regions such as modern-day France, Germany, and the British Isles. These inscriptions date back to the 5th and 6th centuries CE and often served as markers or memorials for individuals bearing the name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Coren was a Breton warrior and chieftain who lived in the 6th century CE. According to historical accounts, he led his tribe in battles against invading Saxon forces and was renowned for his bravery and leadership skills.
Another notable figure bearing the name Coren was a 9th-century Gaulish monk and scholar who resided in the monastery of Saint-Gall in present-day Switzerland. He was known for his extensive knowledge of classical literature and his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts.
In the 11th century, a Coren was mentioned in the chronicles of the Norman conquest of England as a skilled archer who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the name Coren appeared in various poetry and literary works, including the famous Welsh epic "The Mabinogion." In this work, Coren was depicted as a wise and noble knight who embarked on a quest to prove his valor.
Another significant figure with the name Coren was a 14th-century Irish bard and storyteller who traveled throughout the island, entertaining nobles and commoners alike with his tales and poems. His name has been recorded in several historical documents from that era, highlighting his reputation as a skilled orator and preserver of Celtic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Coren over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Coren in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Coren, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coren by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Coren was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2421 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Coren
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Coren: questions and answers
How popular is the name Coren in the UK right now?
In 2014, Coren was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Coren most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Coren in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Coren?
A masculine name of Celtic origin, possibly meaning "red-haired one".
How many people are called Coren in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Coren across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.