Kostas Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOS-tas / /ˈkɔːstəs/Greek
Meaning
Constant; steadfast
Historical & Cultural Background
Kostas is a diminutive form 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 Kostas has seen consistent use in Greece but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kostas
- Costas
International Variants
- Constantin (French)
- Costantino (Italian)
- Konstantin (Russian)
Famous people named Kostas
Kostas Manolas is a Greek professional footballer known for his defensive skills.
Kostas Karamanlis served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 2004 to 2009.
Kostas Koutoupis is a Greek-American entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to technology.
Kostas Voutsas was a renowned Greek actor celebrated for his work in film and television.
Fictional characters named Kostas
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kostas was first seen in the United States in 1961. Kostas has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Kostas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kostas (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |