Cosetta
A girl's name of Italian origin with 41 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Cosetta is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Cosette, Victor Hugo's beloved character in Les Misérables. The name's ultimate origin is uncertain — Hugo may have derived it from the French slang la chose (the thing) as a nickname for the foundling child.
Cosetta carries the full weight of Hugo's enduring story — the small, resilient girl who transforms from a mistreated orphan into a figure of hope. Its Italian form adds a sunny Mediterranean warmth to the literary French original, making it a distinctive choice for parents with a love of classic literature.
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Cosetta first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1926. Its appearance in the 1920s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Italian classification suggests a path from italian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cosetta has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1926.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 | — |
| 1950s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | — |
| 1920s | 5 | — |
The Story of Cosetta
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1956, Cosetta is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Cosetta are most likely born between 1946 and 1964.
How rare is Cosetta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cosetta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1926, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1950s with 16 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1926–1964)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 | #6943 |
| 1963 | 5 | #6779 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6529 |
| 1957 | 8 | #4603 |
| 1956 | 8 | #4536 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5388 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4988 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1926–1964