Declining since 2020, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Konstantinos since 1962
Babies named Konstantinos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 388 |
| 1980s | 344 |
| 1990s | 269 |
| 2000s | 366 |
| 2010s | 428 |
| 2020s | 251 |
Meaning & origin
Konstantinos is the Greek form of the Latin Constantinus, meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant'. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1962, though it remains relatively uncommon. Its peak year was 1977, and since 2020, its usage has been declining. As of 2025, the name ranks 3,949, with about 1 in every 63,262 boys receiving it. Konstantinos has not been particularly concentrated in any specific states. Despite its low frequency in the U.S., the name carries deep historical and cultural resonance within Greek communities worldwide, evoking the legacy of Byzantine emperors and the Eastern Orthodox tradition. It is a classic name in Greece and among the Greek diaspora, often shortened to the popular nickname Kostas.
Konstantinos is the Greek form of the Latin name Constantinus, a derivative of Constans meaning 'steadfast, constant'. It has been a prominent name throughout Greek history, borne by several Byzantine emperors and saints, and remains a classic name in Greece and the Greek diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kostas, Kostasakis, Kostasoulis, Dinos
Variants: Constantinos, Constantine, Constantin, Kostandin
Sibling names for Konstantinos
Names that share Konstantinos's style, for a brother or sister.
