Costner Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOSS-ner //ˈkɒs.nər//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: from the coast; Irish: descendant of the Costigan family
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Costner is of English origin, often associated with geographical locations near the coast. It can also be linked to Irish heritage, particularly to families like the Costigans.
The name has gained some recognition in modern culture, particularly through notable individuals. It is primarily used as a surname but has seen some adoption as a first name in recent years.
Famous people named Costner
In this section, you will find notable people named Costner. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Costner who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Costner who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Costner is also a surname associated with various individuals in sports and entertainment, though specific notable figures are less common.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Costner. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Costner was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Costner has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Costner has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Costner is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Costner was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Costner
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Costner.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |