Kostas, of Greek origin, is derived from the Greek word 'kostos', meaning 'crown'. This name was quite popular during the Byzantine Empire and has since been widely used throughout Greece and among the Greek diaspora worldwide. It is considered a strong, masculine name with a rich historical background.
The name Kostas experienced significant popularity between the late 1960s and early 1970s, with a peak of 16 births in both 1971 and 1974. After the mid-1980s, its frequency declined, averaging around 5 to 8 births per year until the most recent data point of 10 births in 2023.