Cosette Girl

Popularity: #835 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ko-ZET /kɔˈzɛt/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: little thing; Latin: victory

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cosette is derived from the French diminutive of the name Nicole, which itself originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from "nike" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people"). The evolution of the name can be traced through several linguistic transformations: from Greek to Latin as Nicolaus, then to Old French as Nicolle, and finally to the modern French Cosette.

The diminutive form Cosette emerged in the 19th century, reflecting a trend in French naming practices to create affectionate or familiar forms of names. Cosette gained significant cultural prominence through Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables," published in 1862.

In this work, Cosette is portrayed as a central character, representing innocence and the plight of the oppressed. The novel's widespread acclaim and subsequent adaptations in various forms of media, including theater and film, solidified the name's association with themes of redemption and compassion.

The character's journey from a neglected child to a beloved figure resonated deeply with audiences, contributing to the name's enduring legacy. The name Cosette has also been linked to notions of purity and hope, often symbolizing the triumph of good over adversity.

Its association with the character in "Les Misérables" has led to its use in various cultural contexts, where it embodies the ideals of love, resilience, and social justice. While diminutive forms like Cozette or variations in spelling exist, the original form remains most closely tied to Hugo's narrative and its emotional impact on readers and viewers alike.

Fictional characters named Cosette

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Cosette is a fictional character from the novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. She is the adopted daughter of Jean Valjean and represents innocence and hope amidst the struggles of the story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cosette, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JulietteAmélieMargotElodieSophieClaraLucie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cosette. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ColetteOdetteAntoinetteJulietteLisetteBrietteYvetteAnnette

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cosette was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Cosette has ranked as high as #2792 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Cosette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cosette is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cosette was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cosette.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 113 113
2024 105 105
2023 106 106
2022 98 98
2021 100 100
2020 104 104
2019 95 95
2018 112 112
2017 121 121
2016 120 120
2015 141 141
2014 110 110
2013 115 115
2012 86 86
2011 76 76
2010 60 60
2009 85 85
2008 49 49
2007 58 58
2006 67 67
2005 60 60
2004 60 60
2003 46 46
2002 58 58
2001 77 77
2000 61 61
1999 53 53
1998 40 40
1997 34 34
1996 36 36
1995 29 29
1994 19 19
1993 24 24
1992 21 21
1991 28 28
1990 13 13
1989 11 11
1988 8 8
1986 5 5
1984 7 7
1983 7 7
1982 5 5
1981 12 12
1980 5 5
1979 13 13
1978 5 5
1977 5 5
1975 5 5
1973 6 6
1972 9 9
1970 15 15
1969 5 5
1968 13 13
1967 9 9
1964 9 9
1963 13 13
1962 11 11
1961 12 12
1959 10 10
1958 14 14
1957 14 14
1956 13 13
1955 14 14
1954 20 20
1953 18 18
1952 14 14
1951 11 11
1950 5 5
1949 14 14
1948 6 6
1947 10 10
1946 10 10
1945 9 9
1943 8 8
1939 5 5
1937 7 7
1935 10 10
1932 7 7
1925 9 9
1924 5 5
1923 7 7
1922 5 5
1921 7 7
1920 9 9
1919 9 9
1918 8 8
1917 10 10
1915 11 11
1913 6 6
1912 5 5

Top States for Cosette (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 11
18%
UT 10
17%
FL 7
12%
PA 6
10%
TX 6
10%
MN 5
8%
NJ 5
8%
NY 5
8%
AZ 5
8%