Koston

A boy's name of Old English origin with 257 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

accusative singular of kosto

Koston is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a phonetic variant of Colston or Koston as a surname-turned-given-name, from a place name meaning 'Cole's settlement' or related to the Latin Constans (steadfast). It may also be a skater-influenced name, as Koston Murata was a prominent professional skateboarder.

Koston has a cool, contemporary edge — short, strong, and with the kind of easy confidence that makes it immediately memorable without being ostentatious.

EtymologyShow more

In the American context, Koston is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2002–2023). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 257 total births, Koston exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

257

Total births

Since 2002

2010

Peak

25 births

2002

First recorded

22 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Koston has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

First appeared: 2002Peak: 2010 (25 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Koston
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	34	#9301	▼
2010s	155	#6014	▲
2000s	68	#8177	—

The Story of Koston

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2010, Koston is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Koston are most likely born between 2002 and 2020.

How rare is Koston?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Koston is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 155 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Koston by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 2002–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Koston
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	6	#11628	-5 (-45.5%)
2022	11	#7531	+1 (10.0%)
2021	10	#7900	+3 (42.9%)
2020	7	#10146	-4 (-36.4%)
2019	11	#7431	-2 (-15.4%)
2018	13	#6546	0
2017	13	#6522	-5 (-27.8%)
2016	18	#5236	+6 (50.0%)
2015	12	#6901	+2 (20.0%)
2014	10	#7887	-7 (-41.2%)
2013	17	#5296	-1 (-5.6%)
2012	18	#5159	0
2011	18	#5103	-7 (-28.0%)
2010	25	#4060	+12 (92.3%)
2009	13	#6660	-2 (-13.3%)
2008	15	#5944	+6 (66.7%)
2007	9	#8616	0
2006	9	#8438	+3 (50.0%)
2005	6	#10879	-2 (-25.0%)
2004	8	#8593	0

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Koston is primarily a boy's name.

When was Koston most popular?

Koston reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 25 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Koston?

Koston is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 257 babies in the U.S. since 2002. Its peak was in 2010.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2023