Cosette
Meaninglittle thing · French
- US rank
- #1,777
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,554 in 2015
113 babies were named Cosette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 83 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cosette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,225 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cosette, 113 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cosette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCosette first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #1,554.
- Then vs nowCosette is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,762 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 14,225.
- TrendCosette has climbed 83 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,777. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCosette is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #239. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn French, Cosette means “little thing”.
About the name Cosette
Cosette is a girl name of French origin meaning “little thing”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Cosette for girls from 1912 to 2025, in 90 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,554 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,777, with 113 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.7 | 148,423 girls |
| 1920s | 3.5 | 289,017 girls |
| 1930s | 2.7 | 366,300 girls |
| 1940s | 3.6 | 275,482 girls |
| 1950s | 6.9 | 145,349 girls |
| 1960s | 3.9 | 254,453 girls |
| 1970s | 3.7 | 272,480 girls |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 60,241 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,700 girls |
| 2010s | 59 | 16,889 girls |
| 2020s | 64 | 15,536 girls |
Other spellings of Cosette
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Cosette
What does the name Cosette mean?
Cosette means “little thing” in French.
What is the origin of the name Cosette?
Cosette has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Cosette a boy or girl name?
Cosette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cosette?
Cosette ranked #1,777 for US girls in 2025, given to 113 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,554).