Kostas
Pronunciation: [ k-OHST-uhz ]
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Kostas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 365 babies have been named Kostas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kostas is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,620 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,620
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Kostas
Kostas is a boy name .
Kostas is currently ranked #8,620 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kostas include Kos, Kost, Kosty, Kostie, Koy, Koie, and Koskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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