Cosme
A boy's name of Greek origin with 1,361 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Cosmas
Cosme is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Cosmas meaning 'order' or 'beauty' — the same root that gives us the word "cosmos." Saints Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of physicians, made this name beloved across the Catholic world, particularly in Latin America.
EtymologyShow more
Cosme first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1909. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek 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
Cosme was #5300 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9130, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 115 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 166 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 186 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 164 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 139 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 99 | — |
| 1950s | 106 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 86 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 81 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 127 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 46 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | — |
The Story of Cosme
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Cosme is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Cosme are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Cosme?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Cosme — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1909, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 186 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Cosme by the numbers
- Would fill 28 school buses
- Meeting one Cosme per day would take 3.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(111 years, 1909–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9130 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7838 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8437 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11054 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8897 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6159 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6095 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7681 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7238 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8911 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6712 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7126 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6697 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7094 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6762 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5291 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5482 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4542 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4221 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5300 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1909–2024