Konstantinos
Konstantinos is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Constant, steadfast, or steadfast in purpose.
Origin and history
Konstantinos is a traditional Greek masculine name derived from the Latin name Constantinus. It is widely used in Greece and among the Greek diaspora in the United States, maintaining a steady presence throughout modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,122 babies in the United States have been named Konstantinos since 1880. It ranks #2801 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1676.
States where it is most popular
- NY (62.8 %)
- IL (16 %)
- NJ (7.4 %)
- MA (6.9 %)
- CA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 388 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 366 |
| 2010-2019 | 428 |
| 2020-2029 | 251 |
Famous people named Konstantinos
- Konstantinos Mitroglou: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Konstantinos Kavafis: Poet
- Konstantinos Karamanlis: Prime Minister, President
Nicknames
Kosta, Gus, Kostas, Dino
Fun facts
- Konstantinos was borne by eleven Byzantine emperors, including Constantine I, who founded Constantinople.
- It remains one of the most common male given names in modern Greece and Cyprus.