Cosby
Pronunciation: [ k-AWZB-ee ]
Cosby is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,444 in the US, popular nicknames include Cos, Coy, and Cosie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,444
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Cosby is also used as a boy name, ranked #17388.
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About the Name Cosby
Cosby is a girl name .
Is Cosby a boy or girl name? Cosby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,444 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,388. Cosby is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cosby is currently ranked #38,444 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cosby include Cos, Coy, and Cosie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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