Cozie
A diminutive of the name Cosette, of French origin meaning "little thing."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cozie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cozie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cozie births was 1921 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cozie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cozie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
9 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#4,573
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Cozie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cozie from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cozie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cozie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cozie
The name Cozie finds its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "cozius," meaning "soft" or "cozy," referring to a warm and comfortable place or feeling.
In the early days of the Etruscan culture, the name Cozie was likely bestowed upon individuals born during the winter months or those whose personalities embodied a sense of warmth and comfort. It was a name that carried positive connotations and was associated with the hearth and home.
While no direct references to the name Cozie have been found in ancient Etruscan texts or inscriptions, its roots can be traced back to the language and cultural traditions of this influential civilization. The Etruscans had a profound impact on the development of Roman culture, and it is possible that the name Cozie made its way into the Roman lexicon through cultural exchange and interaction.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cozie was Cozie Flavius, a Roman nobleman who lived in the 2nd century CE. Known for his generosity and hospitality, Flavius was renowned for opening his home to travelers and providing them with a warm and welcoming environment.
In the 5th century, Cozie Benedictus, a Christian monk and scholar, gained recognition for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his teachings on the virtues of simplicity and contentment.
During the Renaissance period, Cozie Alberti (1404-1472) was a prominent Italian humanist and author, known for his works celebrating the beauty of nature and the importance of living in harmony with one's surroundings.
In the 19th century, Cozie Emerson (1803-1882), an American essayist, and philosopher, advocated for a transcendental approach to life, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of finding inner peace and contentment.
More recently, Cozie Lewis (1898-1963) was a British author and scholar who dedicated her life to the study of medieval literature and the preservation of ancient texts, ensuring that the stories and wisdom of the past were passed down to future generations.
While the name Cozie may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and connections to warmth, comfort, and contentment make it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name that reflects the essence of home and inner peace.
People
Cozie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cozie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cozie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cozie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cozie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Cozie a common name?
We classify Cozie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cozie most popular?
The single biggest year for Cozie was 1921, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cozie is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cozie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cozie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cozie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cozie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cozie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cozie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Cozie as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.