Origin, Meaning, And History Of Cosimo
Cosimo is a boy’s name, an Italian version of Cosmas, the Latinized version of the Greek name Kosmas. The Greek version comes from kosmos, meaning ‘order’ or ‘decency.’ So another meaning of the name could be ‘universe.’
This name was borne by the famous Cosimo di Giovanni de’ Medici, who founded the Medici rule in Florence. In other words, he established the Medici family as the rulers of Florence during the Italian Renaissance. He is also known as the patron of arts, learning, and architecture. He spent huge sums on arts and culture and even sponsored Donatello’s bronze sculpture, David. Another famous name bearer is Cosimo I de Medici who was the first Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Some of the more common variants of Cosimo are Cosma and Cosmo. Other languages use different spellings for Cosimo. It is spelled Kuzman in Bulgarian, Serbian, and Macedonian; Cosmo in English; Cosmin in Romanian; and Kuzma in Rissian. It goes by the spelling of Côme in French, while in Spanish and Portuguese, it is spelled Cosme. There is a feminine version of Cosimo too, which is spelled Cosima.
Cosima is a popular name choice for boys in Italy. Since 1999, the name has ranked among the top 150 most popular names for boys. It was among the top 100 names for a few years too. It was briefly popular in France, too, in the 1960s when it ranked among the top 500 names.
There is a fictional character with the same name too. Cosimo Piovasco di Rondò is the protagonist of Italo Calvino’s 1957 novelThe Baron in the Trees(Il Barone Rampante in Italian). The name can be a suitable choice for parents looking for something with an old-world charm and a powerful meaning.
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Famous People With The Name Cosimo
- Cosimo “Nino” AntonelliItalian water polo player and Olympian
- Cosimo FancelliItalian sculptor, known as one of the best sculptors in Rome
- Cosimo Caliandro意大利选手,以赢得金牌the 2007 European Indoor Championships
- Cosimo CavallaroItalian-Canadian artist, filmmaker, and sculptor, known for making installation art using real cheese
- Cosimo FanzagoItalian architect and sculptor, known as one of the greatest artists of the Baroque era
- Cosimo PintoItalian light heavyweight boxer, known for winning gold at the 1964 Olympics
Cosimo On The Popularity Chart
According to the SSA graphs below, the name has seen quite some activity in the US. Let us take a look at them to see where the name stands today.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, 14 babies per million were given this name. In later years, its popularity declined. However, it peaked in 2017 when 15 babies per million were named Cosimo. In 2021, though, only 10 babies per million shared this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Like its popularity graph, Cosimo’s rank graph has shown many fluctuations. In 1980, it ranked 15,290, its highest. However, its position dropped to 31,652 in 2014. By 2021, its position had improved and it ranked 25,215.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Cosimo
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Cosimo?
The name Cosimo means meaning in greek is "order, pattern or sequence". meaning in italian is "famous bearers of the medici family".
2. What is the origin of the name Cosimo?
Cosimo has an Italian origin.
