Cosimo
Cosimo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Order, decency, or harmony.
Origin and history
Cosimo is an Italian masculine name derived from the Greek Kosmas, meaning order or harmony. It is famous in history through the influential Medici family of Florence. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,016 babies in the United States have been named Cosimo since 1880. It ranks #3667 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- NY (74 %)
- PA (11.6 %)
- NJ (7.8 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 123 |
| 1920-1930 | 218 |
| 1930-1940 | 91 |
| 1940-1950 | 92 |
| 1950-1960 | 70 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 80 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Cosimo
- Cosimo de' Medici: Ruler, Banker
- Cosimo Fusco: Actor
Nicknames
Cos, Cosy
Fun facts
- Cosimo de' Medici was the founder of the Medici political dynasty that ruled Florence during the Renaissance.
- The name shares its root with the English word 'cosmos', both coming from the ancient Greek word for order.