Kostanty
Of Greek origin, meaning "constant" or "resolute".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Kostanty. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kostanty today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kostanty births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kostanty. 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 Kostanty. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#4,233
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Kostanty: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kostanty 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 Kostanty during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kostanty
The name Kostanty has its origins rooted in the ancient Greek language. It is a derivation of the name Konstantinos, which translates to "constant" or "steadfast." This name can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire, where it was commonly used.
Historically, the name Kostanty gained significant prominence during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. As one of the most influential figures in ancient history, Constantine played a pivotal role in the establishment of Christianity as a dominant religion in the empire. His adoption of the name Konstantinos, which later evolved into Kostanty, contributed to its widespread recognition and use.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kostanty can be found in ancient Greek manuscripts and Byzantine texts dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD. One notable bearer of this name was Kostantyn I, a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 668 to 685 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Umayyad Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kostanty. One prominent figure was Kostanty Ostrozhsky (1460-1530), a Ukrainian prince and military leader who played a significant role in defending the lands of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania against the Crimean Tatars and the Ottoman Empire.
Another famous bearer of the name was Kostanty Pavlovich (1779-1849), a Russian statesman and diplomat who served as the Governor-General of the Kingdom of Poland from 1831 to 1838. He was instrumental in implementing various reforms and modernizing the administration of the Polish territories under Russian control.
In the field of literature, Kostanty Ildefons Gałczyński (1905-1953) was a notable Polish poet and satirist, renowned for his avant-garde style and contribution to the Polish literary canon. His works, which often explored themes of love, humor, and social commentary, have had a lasting impact on Polish literature.
Kostanty Symonolević (1460-1518), a Serbian diplomat and scholar, was another prominent figure who bore this name. He served as the ambassador of the Serbian Despot Vuk Grgurević to various European courts and was well-respected for his diplomatic skills and knowledge of several languages.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kostanty, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and widespread use across various regions and time periods.
People
Kostanty + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kostanty as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kostanty: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kostanty?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kostanty 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 - US residents.
Is Kostanty a common name?
We classify Kostanty as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kostanty most popular?
The single biggest year for Kostanty was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kostanty is about 0 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 Kostanty in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kostanty a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kostanty 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 Kostanty still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kostanty 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 Kostanty 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 people have Kostanty as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kostanty on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.