Kosem
A girl's name of Turkish origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Kosem is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2019 to 2019, Kosem has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Kosem is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kosem is a girl's baby name of Turkish origin, meaning 'shepherd' or associated with leading a flock. It is historically known as the name of Kösem Sultan, one of the most powerful women in Ottoman history — a queen mother who wielded enormous political influence in the 17th century.
Exceedingly rare in the U.S., Kosem is a name steeped in real historical power. For parents drawn to Ottoman history or Turkish heritage, it is a genuinely meaningful and striking choice.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kosem is rooted in the Turkish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2019 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Kosem’s rarity (6 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kosem has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #14756 | — |
The Story of Kosem
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Kosem is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Kosem are most likely born between 2019 and 2019.
How rare is Kosem?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kosem is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2019–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #14756 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2019–2019