Cosimo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOH-zee-mo //ˈkɔː.zi.moʊ//
Origin: Italian; Greek
Meaning: Italian: 'order'; Greek: 'universe'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cosimo has its roots in the Greek name Kosmas, which means "order" or "decency." This name was adopted into Latin as Cosmas, and it became popular in various forms across Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. The transition into Italian occurred as the name evolved into Cosimo, reflecting the phonetic and linguistic characteristics of the Italian language.
The name entered English usage primarily through cultural and historical exchanges rather than direct adoption from Italian, often associated with notable figures from the Italian Renaissance. Historically, one of the most significant bearers of the name was Cosimo de' Medici (1389–1464), the founder of the Medici dynasty in Florence.
His patronage of the arts and humanism during the Renaissance had a profound impact on the cultural landscape of Italy and Europe, making the name Cosimo synonymous with leadership and cultural advancement. The name also appears in the Christian tradition, notably in the veneration of Saints Cosmas and Damian, twin brothers who were early Christian martyrs and physicians, celebrated for their healing abilities and compassion.
Culturally, the name Cosimo carries connotations of nobility and intellect, largely due to its association with the Medici family and their influence on art, politics, and philosophy. The name has been used in various literary and artistic works, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness.
In addition, diminutive forms such as Cosi or Cosimo's variants in other languages have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring legacy across different cultures and eras.
Famous people named Cosimo
In this section, you will find notable people named Cosimo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cosimo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cosimo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cosimo de' Medici was a banker and politician best known for founding the Medici dynasty and supporting the Renaissance in Florence.
Cosimo I de' Medici was a Grand Duke of Tuscany best known for unifying Tuscany and promoting the arts and sciences.
Cosimo III de' Medici was a Grand Duke of Tuscany best known for his long reign and the establishment of the Accademia del Cimento.
Fictional characters named Cosimo
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Cosimo de' Medici is a fictional character from the novel In the Name of the Family by Sarah Dunant. He is a powerful and influential figure in Renaissance Florence, known for his political acumen and patronage of the arts.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cosimo was first seen in the United States in 1911.
Cosimo has ranked as high as #2675 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Cosimo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cosimo 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 Cosimo 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 Cosimo.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 16 |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 14 | 14 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 | 10 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 |
| 1967 | 9 | 9 |
| 1966 | 11 | 11 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 11 | 11 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 9 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 | 9 |
| 1949 | 9 | 9 |
| 1948 | 8 | 8 |
| 1947 | 11 | 11 |
| 1946 | 12 | 12 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 |
| 1943 | 7 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 |
| 1938 | 11 | 11 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 |
| 1933 | 8 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 | 11 |
| 1931 | 9 | 9 |
| 1930 | 22 | 22 |
| 1929 | 25 | 25 |
| 1928 | 17 | 17 |
| 1927 | 30 | 30 |
| 1926 | 20 | 20 |
| 1925 | 15 | 15 |
| 1924 | 25 | 25 |
| 1923 | 27 | 27 |
| 1922 | 23 | 23 |
| 1921 | 17 | 17 |
| 1920 | 19 | 19 |
| 1919 | 13 | 13 |
| 1918 | 22 | 22 |
| 1917 | 22 | 22 |
| 1916 | 15 | 15 |
| 1915 | 17 | 17 |
| 1914 | 15 | 15 |
| 1913 | 8 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Cosimo (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 | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |