Constantine

Constantine: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪ̯n/ · /ˈkɑns.tənˌtin/

Meaning and origin of Constantine

Root meaning: “constant, steadfast”

  • A male given name from Latin.

Etymology

From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”). Doublet of Konstadinos.

How popular is Constantine?

108U.S. babies in 2025
#618peak rank (1919)
6,720babies since 1880

Since 1880, 42 girls and 6,678 boys in the U.S. have been named Constantine (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5119 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #618 in 1919. In 2025, 108 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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Constantine FAQ

What does the name Constantine mean?

Constantine traces back to a root meaning "constant, steadfast". A male given name from Latin. From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”). Doublet of Konstadinos.

What is the origin of the name Constantine?

Constantine is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Constantine?

Since 1880, 42 girls and 6,678 boys in the U.S. have been named Constantine (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5119 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #618 in 1919. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Constantine a boy or girl name?

Constantine is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 42 girls and 6,678 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.