How popular is the name Cosby in 2025?

Cosby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cosby most popular?

Cosby peaked in 1917, reaching #2280 among US boy names.

Cosby will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Cosby entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2280 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2280

peak (1917)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Cosby are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Cosby alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cosby in 2025?: Cosby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cosby most popular?: Cosby peaked in 1917, reaching #2280 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cosby with classmates?: Cosby will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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