Kozmo
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek word "kosmos" meaning "universe" or "world".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kozmo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kozmo today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kozmo births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kozmo. 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 Kozmo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,309
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Kozmo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kozmo 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 Kozmo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kozmo
The name Kozmo is a relatively modern construction, with its roots likely stemming from the Greek word "kosmos," meaning "universe" or "world." This name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Western cultures, and its unique spelling and cosmological connotations have contributed to its appeal.
While the name Kozmo itself does not have a long historical lineage, its Greek origins can be traced back to ancient times. The concept of the cosmos, or the orderly universe, played a significant role in Greek philosophy and mythology, with thinkers like Pythagoras and Plato exploring its complexities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name can be found in the Greek philosopher Cosmas Indicopleustes, who lived in the 6th century AD. His name, derived from the same root as "kosmos," reflected his interests in the study of the universe and his travels to India.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Kozmo or a variation thereof. One such figure was Kozmo Petrov (1901-1982), a Bulgarian chess grandmaster and author, known for his contributions to the game's theory and his numerous chess publications.
Another prominent Kozmo was Kozmo A. Sokalski (1923-2008), an American sculptor and artist renowned for his large-scale public installations and his work with various materials, including steel and stone.
In the field of music, Kozmo Vinyl (born 1962) is a British DJ and record producer who has been active in the electronic music scene since the 1980s. His real name is Nigel Rodgers, and he is widely recognized for his innovative mixing techniques and his influence on the development of the drum and bass genre.
Kozmo Furtitta (1919-2003) was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for co-founding the Landry's Restaurants corporation, which operates numerous restaurant chains and hospitality businesses across the United States.
Lastly, Kozmo Navasardian (1882-1934) was an Armenian writer and journalist, who played a significant role in the Armenian literary renaissance of the early 20th century. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Armenian people.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals who have borne the name Kozmo throughout history, reflecting its cosmopolitan and forward-thinking nature.
People
Kozmo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kozmo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kozmo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kozmo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kozmo 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 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kozmo a common name?
We classify Kozmo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kozmo most popular?
The single biggest year for Kozmo was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kozmo is about 4 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 Kozmo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kozmo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kozmo in the SSA data are male. 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 Kozmo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kozmo 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 Kozmo 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 Americans are named Kozmo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.