Coasten
Of French origin, potentially derived from the word "côte" meaning "coast" or "coastal region."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Coasten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coasten today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coasten births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coasten. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coasten. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,039
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Coasten: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Coasten by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coasten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Coasten
The name Coasten is believed to have originated in the coastal regions of ancient Greece and the Mediterranean. It is derived from the Greek word "kōstēs," which means "sailor" or "seaman." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near the sea or worked as sailors or fishermen in the vibrant maritime communities of the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coasten can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a sailor by that name in his work "The Histories." This text, written in the 5th century BC, provides valuable insights into the ancient world and the significance of names rooted in maritime traditions.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Coasten gained popularity among the coastal cities and islands of the eastern Mediterranean. It was often associated with individuals involved in naval affairs or those who embraced the seafaring lifestyle.
In the 12th century, a renowned Byzantine admiral named Coasten Contostephanos played a pivotal role in the Empire's naval victories against the Venetians and other rivals. His exploits and leadership on the high seas contributed to the enduring legacy of the name Coasten.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Coasten of Rhodes, a skilled navigator and cartographer who lived in the 14th century. His detailed maps and charts of the Mediterranean coastlines were highly influential during the Age of Exploration and helped shape the world's understanding of maritime geography.
During the Renaissance period, the name Coasten found its way to Italy, where it was occasionally used by families with maritime connections or those who settled in coastal regions. One such individual was Coasten Veneziano, a skilled shipbuilder from Venice, who gained recognition for his innovative ship designs in the 16th century.
As trade and exploration expanded across the globe, the name Coasten spread to other regions, carrying with it the rich maritime heritage and adventurous spirit associated with its Greek origins.
People
Coasten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coasten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coasten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coasten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coasten going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Coasten a common name?
We classify Coasten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coasten most popular?
The single biggest year for Coasten was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coasten is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coasten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coasten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coasten in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coasten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coasten in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coasten can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Coasten?
Want to know how many Americans are named Coasten? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.