Cosme
Cosme is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Order, harmony, or universe.
Origin and history
Cosme is a male name of Greek origin, derived from 'Kosmas', meaning order, decency, or universe. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Cosmos or Cosimo, well-known historically through Saints Cosmas and Damian. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady heritage usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,373 babies in the United States have been named Cosme since 1880. It ranks #3340 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- TX (77.6 %)
- CA (20.6 %)
- AZ (0.92 %)
- NY (0.92 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 46 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 139 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 166 |
| 2010-2019 | 115 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Cosme
- Cosme McMoon: Pianist, Vocal Coach
- Cosme Palacio: Winemaker, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- The name shares its etymological root with the word 'cosmos', representing order and beauty.
- Saint Cosmas and his twin brother Damian were early Christian physicians who practiced medicine without charging fees.