How Many People Are Named Cosmos?

Complete statistics for the name Cosmos: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cosmos
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Cosmos means 'order' or 'world', a fitting name for someone who brings harmony. Only 43 people in the US today share this name, making it incredibly rare at 1 in 7,739,397 Americans. The majority, 80%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~201
Living in US
1 in 1,649,001
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Order, world
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Harmonious Cosmic Orderly
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

76,438
Worldwide Bearers
#12,857
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
61,977
🇬🇭 Ghana
8,259
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,586
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,201
🇨🇩 DR Congo
986
🇨🇲 Cameroon
340
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
202
🇳🇦 Namibia
180
🇮🇩 Indonesia
177
🇧🇷 Brazil
173

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
43 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
35
Would be under 30 (80%)
9
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 44 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cosmos Through the Generations

Cosmos, a name steeped in ancient Greek origins, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1970 with just 9 births. Today, there are only 43 people bearing this name, reflecting its very rare status. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 35 out of the 43 being under 30 years old, indicating that Cosmos is predominantly a name embraced by newer generations.

✨ Similar Names to Cosmos

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cosmos's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Cosmos

How Many People Have the Name Cosmos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 201 people in the United States currently share the name Cosmos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,649,001 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cosmos a Common or Rare Name?

Cosmos is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cosmos Mean?

Cosmos means "order, world" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cosmos in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cosmos Most Popular?

The name Cosmos reached peak popularity in 1970, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cosmos?

Approximately 201 people named Cosmos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 201. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,649,001 Americans.

Is Cosmos a rare name?

Cosmos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,649,001 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cosmos mean?

Cosmos means "order, world" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Cosmos more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cosmos are male and 0% are female.

When was Cosmos most popular?

Cosmos peaked in 1970 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US201
All-Time Births201
1 in X1 in 1,649,001
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year1970
World Rank#12,857
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.