Cosby
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Cosby is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname, meaning 'from Cosby,' a place in Leicestershire.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.
What Cosby Means
“An English surname, meaning 'from Cosby,' a place in Leicestershire.”
The Story of Cosby
Imagine a name that sounds like a warm embrace, a name chosen by families in England for generations.
This name began as a locational surname, pointing to the village of Cosby in Leicestershire, England. Its earliest records date back to the early 20th century, appearing in England around 1908. It quickly found its way into popular use, peaking in the 1920s.
When you picture your son with this name, you see him greeting the world with an open heart. It is a name for a child who will make others feel instantly at ease, a natural connector.
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Bill Cosby
Comedian and actor, controversial figure
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#15 in 1921
Total Births
235
First Recorded
1908
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