Cosmas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Cosmas means "order" or "world" in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Cosmas
Cosmas is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word "kosmos", meaning "world" or "order". In Greek mythology, Cosmas was one of the Four Sons of Apollo, who kept the world in balance. The name Cosmas also has religious significance, as Saint Cosmas was a 3rd-century martyr. Overall, Cosmas signifies order, balance, and a connection to the divine.
Popularity of the Name Cosmas
The popularity for the name Cosmas peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 11 births, which ranked number 16,228 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Cosmas had the most male births in 2022 with 11, which ranked number 7,225 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Cosmas has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 11 births, an increase of 120.00%. Among males, Cosmas has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 11 births, an increase of 120.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cosmas
- 10 Year Trend of Cosmas: 120.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cosmas: 120.00%
Popularity of Cosmas by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cosmas. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cosmas in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cosmas is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cosmas
- Total Births of Cosmas: 12 (8.20%)
- Male Births of Cosmas: 12 (8.20%)
Given the upward trend of Cosmas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.20% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Cosmas have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.20%.