How Many People Are Named Kostas?
Complete statistics for the name Kostas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kostas means 'head' or 'chief', making it a strong, leadership-oriented name. Only 342 people named Kostas live in the US today, which means 1 in 964,384 Americans have this name. It peaked in popularity in 1974 with 17 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 traditionally represents stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 365 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kostas Through the Generations
Kostas has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1974 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, there are 342 people named Kostas living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's current generation is younger, with 126 under 30 and only 10 over 60, indicating a modern, newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kostas's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Kostas
How Many People Have the Name Kostas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 386 people in the United States currently share the name Kostas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 858,677 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kostas a Common or Rare Name?
Kostas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kostas Mean?
Kostas means "head, chief" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kostas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kostas Most Popular?
The name Kostas reached peak popularity in 1974, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kostas?
Approximately 386 people named Kostas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 386. That works out to roughly 1 in 858,677 Americans.
Is Kostas a rare name?
Kostas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 858,677 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kostas mean?
Kostas means "head, chief" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Kostas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kostas are male and 0% are female.
When was Kostas most popular?
Kostas peaked in 1974 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.