Boy · #8,294 in 2026

Cosmos

The cosmos is an alternative name for the universe or its nature or order. Usage of the word cosmos implies viewing the universe as a complex and orderly system or entity.

Current Rank
#8,294
Peak Rank
#3,282 (1970)
Total Babies
44
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
2022
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#3282
Peak Rank
44
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cosmos

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The cosmos is an alternative name for the universe or its nature or order. Usage of the word cosmos implies viewing the universe as a complex and orderly system or entity.

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Etymology
The verb κοσμεῖν kosmeîn meant generally ' to dispose, prepare ' , but especially ' to order and arrange ' (troops for battle), ' to set (an army) in array ' ; also ' to establish ' (a government or regime), ' to adorn, dress ' (especially of women). Thus kósmos meant ' ornaments, decoration ' (compare kosmokómes ' dressing the hair ' and the English word cosmetic ). The philosopher Pythagoras used the term kósmos for the order of the universe. Anaxagoras further introduced the concept of a Cosmic Mind ( nous ) ordering all things.

The Story of Cosmos

Cosmos first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 9 Cosmoss were born — ranking #3,282 that year. As of 2026, Cosmos ranks #8,294 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Cosmoss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Cosmos

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cosmos is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmos

What does the name Cosmos mean?
The cosmos is an alternative name for the universe or its nature or order. Usage of the word cosmos implies viewing the universe as a complex and orderly system or entity.
How popular is Cosmos in 2026?
In 2026, Cosmos ranks #8,294 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Cosmos most popular?
Cosmos reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,282 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Cosmos a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cosmos is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Cosmos?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cosmos include Lavalle, Alexie, Jarome. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cosmos

Cosmos is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Cosmos's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,282. Use the chart and map above to compare Cosmos's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.