Costas
A boy's name of Greek origin with 285 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
plural of Costa
Costas is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a short form of Konstantinos (Constantine) meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.' Constantine the Great made this name famous when he became the first Christian Roman Emperor in 312 CE — the ruler whose conversion changed the course of Western history.
Costas is the quintessentially Greek nickname — warm, friendly, and Mediterranean to the core. In Greek families worldwide, Costas has the same easy familiarity as Nick or Chris in English-speaking households.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Costas is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1916 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Costas’s rarity (285 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Costas climbed 519 spots in the last 20 years — from #11690 to #11171.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 17 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 31 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 35 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 32 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 13 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 47 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 10 | — |
The Story of Costas
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1922, Costas is a name steeped in history. Boys named Costas are most likely born between 1916 and 1932.
How rare is Costas?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Costas — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 55 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Costas by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1916–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11171 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12579 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10026 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11014 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12636 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10930 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11690 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9301 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8679 |
| 1997 | 8 | #6728 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7284 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7980 |
| 1993 | 7 | #6949 |
| 1992 | 9 | #5733 |
| 1991 | 6 | #7449 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7349 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8116 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6727 |
| 1983 | 9 | #4198 |
| 1982 | 7 | #5122 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2024