Cozette

Meaning & origin

Cozette is a delicate, French-inflected name that has quietly circulated in the United States since 1911, the year of its first recorded use. In 2025, the name ranked 3975, a position that reflects its rarity, with only about 1 in 44,646 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, and its peak year is 2025 itself, suggesting a gentle but persistent appeal. Geographically, Cozette shows a slight concentration in Utah and California, two states that often embrace softer, melodic names. While not a mainstream choice, Cozette offers a unique alternative to the more recognizable Cosette, with a spelling that avoids direct literary association. Its etymology ties to the French word 'chose' (thing), but in popular use, it functions as a term of endearment, evoking a sense of smallness and charm.

Cozette is a diminutive form of Cozette, itself a variant of Cosette, which comes from the French word 'chose' meaning 'thing,' with the diminutive suffix '-ette.' The name is most famously associated with the character Cosette in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel 'Les Misérables,' though the spelling 'Cozette' is a modern English adaptation. It has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, with its highest recorded usage in 2025.