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Coston

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How to Pronounce Coston

Pronounced KOS-tun /ˈkɒs.tən/Medium

Meaning: An English surname from the place-name Coston (villages in Leicestershire and Norfolk), likely 'Cott's farm or settlement.' A crisp, sturdy surname-style pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Coston — an English surname/place, 'Cott's settlement' (said 'KOS-tun'). An English surname-name; the place-root is debated, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname from the place-name Coston (villages in Leicestershire and Norfolk), likely 'Cott's farm or settlement.' A crisp, sturdy surname-style pick.
U.S. rank (2016)#12577 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191619162016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coston is an English surname and place-name, likely 'Cott's settlement'; an English surname-name whose root is debated (said 'KOS-tun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Coston comes from an English place-name — likely 'Cott's farm or settlement' — a crisp, sturdy surname turned first name (said 'KOS-tun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Coston — English surname/place Coston; root debated

Variations

CostinCoston

Nicknames

Cos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coston mean?

Coston is an English surname from the place-name Coston, likely 'Cott's farm or settlement'; the root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Coston?

It's said KOS-tun /ˈkɒs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Coston a boy or girl name?

Here Coston is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Coston?

Coston is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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