Cosmo
Cosmo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Order, universe, or ornament.
Origin and history
Cosmo is derived from the Greek word 'kosmos', meaning 'order', 'universe', or 'beauty'. Historically used in Italy as Cosmo or Cosimo, it gained broader recognition in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest surge in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,949 babies in the United States have been named Cosmo since 1880. It ranks #2380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1427.
States where it is most popular
- NY (56.3 %)
- CA (16 %)
- MA (8.1 %)
- NJ (5.9 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 254 |
| 1920-1930 | 452 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 191 |
| 1950-1960 | 191 |
| 1960-1970 | 121 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 282 |
| 2020-2029 | 510 |
Famous people named Cosmo
- Cosmo Jarvis: actor, musician
Fun facts
- The name directly shares its origin with the word 'cosmos', stemming from the ancient Greek concept of a harmonious universe.
- It is an Anglicized form of the Italian name Cosimo, famously borne by members of the Medici dynasty in Florence.