Konstantin Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkon-STAN-tin / /kɒnˈstæn.tɪn/Greek; Slavic
Meaning
Greek: constant; Slavic: steadfast
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Konstantin is derived from the Latin name Constantinus, which means 'constant' or 'steadfast.' It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia. The name is often associated with several historical figures, including emperors and saints. In the Christian tradition, Saint Constantine is known for his role in the establishment of Christianity as a prominent religion in the Roman Empire.
Trend Summary
The name Konstantin has seen moderate popularity in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Similar Names
Variants
- Constantine
- Konstantin
- Kosta
International Variants
- Constantin (French)
- Costantino (Italian)
- Konstantin (Russian)
- Konstantinos (Greek)
Famous people named Konstantin
Konstantin Stanislavski was a Russian theatre practitioner known for developing the Stanislavski method of acting.
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky was a Russian rocket scientist and pioneer of astronautics.
Konstantin Kavafis was a Greek poet known for his influential works in modern poetry.
Konstantin von Tischendorf was a German biblical scholar known for discovering the Codex Sinaiticus.
Fictional characters named Konstantin
Konstantin Levin is a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel 'Anna Karenina,' representing the author's views on life and philosophy.
Konstantin is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' serving as a minor antagonist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Konstantin was first seen in the United States in 1967. Konstantin has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Konstantin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Konstantin (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 23 |