Kosta

A boy's name of Greek origin with 406 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#5774 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Greek.

Kosta is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the Greek and Balkan short form of Konstantin/Constantine, from the Latin Constantinus, derived from constans (constant, steadfast), meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast, unwavering.'

Kosta is widely used in Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and throughout the Orthodox Balkans as the affectionate short form of Constantine — one of history's most significant names, borne by the Roman emperor who made Christianity the religion of the empire. The name carries an immediate warmth and approachability — Kosta is the name a Greek grandfather is called by his grandchildren, carrying generations of family love in three syllables.

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Phonetically, Kosta belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kosta’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

406

Total births

Since 1960

2022

Peak

23 births

1960

First recorded

65 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kosta climbed 2138 spots in the last 20 years — from #7912 to #5774.

First appeared: 1960Peak: 2022 (23 births)Current: #5774

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kosta
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	84	#5658	▼
2010s	132	#6865	▲
2000s	57	#9437	▲
1990s	7	#7747	▼
1980s	36	#5476	▼
1970s	53	#4677	▲
1960s	37	#3862	—

The Story of Kosta

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2022, Kosta is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kosta are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.

How rare is Kosta?

Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kosta — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1960, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 132 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Kosta by the numbers

Would fill 8 school buses
Meeting one Kosta per day would take 1.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(41 years, 1960–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kosta
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	16	#5774	+3 (23.1%)
2023	13	#6731	-10 (-43.5%)
2022	23	#4513	+7 (43.8%)
2021	16	#5679	0
2020	16	#5591	0
2019	16	#5699	+4 (33.3%)
2018	12	#6955	-4 (-25.0%)
2017	16	#5682	+1 (6.7%)
2016	15	#5936	-5 (-25.0%)
2015	20	#4817	+13 (185.7%)
2014	7	#10249	-2 (-22.2%)
2013	9	#8491	-7 (-43.8%)
2012	16	#5619	+6 (60.0%)
2011	10	#7832	-1 (-9.1%)
2010	11	#7367	+6 (120.0%)
2009	5	#13601	-8 (-61.5%)
2008	13	#6620	+7 (116.7%)
2007	6	#11747	-4 (-40.0%)
2006	10	#7761	+1 (11.1%)
2004	9	#7912	+3 (50.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kosta a boy's or girl's name?

Kosta is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kosta most popular?

Kosta reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 23 births that year. It is currently ranked #5774 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kosta?

Kosta is currently ranked #5774 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 406 babies since 1960.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–2024