Costas Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOS-tas / ˈkɔːstəsGreek
Meaning
steadfast; constant
Historical & Cultural Background
Costas is a diminutive of the name Konstantinos, which is derived from the Latin name Constantinus. The name has been popular in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. It is often associated with Saint Constantine, a significant figure in Christian history. The name reflects qualities of stability and reliability.
Trend Summary
The name Costas has seen moderate popularity within Greek communities but is less common in broader contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kostas
- Costas
International Variants
- Constantin (French)
- Costantino (Italian)
- Konstantin (Russian)
Famous people named Costas
Costas Karamanlis is a Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2004 to 2009.
Costas Mandylor is an Australian actor known for his role in the 'Saw' film series.
Costas Simitis is a Greek politician who was Prime Minister of Greece from 1996 to 2004.
Costas Tsoukalas is a Greek-American physicist recognized for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Fictional characters named Costas
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Costas was first seen in the United States in 1916. Costas has ranked as high as #887 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Costas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Costas (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |