Constance

Constance: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Constance

  • A female given name from Latin.

Etymology

Derived from Latin Cōnstantia. Doublet of Constantia.

How popular is Constance?

142U.S. babies in 2025
#83peak rank (1949)
140,394babies since 1880

Since 1880, 139,975 girls and 419 boys in the U.S. have been named Constance (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 1949. Its highest rank for boys was #1851 in 1935. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Constance FAQ

What does the name Constance mean?

A female given name from Latin. Derived from Latin Cōnstantia. Doublet of Constantia.

What is the origin of the name Constance?

Constance is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Constance?

Since 1880, 139,975 girls and 419 boys in the U.S. have been named Constance (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #83 in 1949. Its highest rank for boys was #1851 in 1935. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Constance a boy or girl name?

Constance is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 139,975 girls and 419 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.