Is Constance a boy's or girl's name?

Constance is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 419 recorded births.

When was Constance most popular?

Constance reached its peak popularity in 1950 with 4,441 births that year. It is currently ranked #1645 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Constance?

Constance is currently ranked #1645 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 139,832 babies since 1880.

Constance

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinDeclining Also a pet name

#1645▲ 11in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Latin.

Constance is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Roman name Constantia, meaning 'steadfastness' or 'constancy.' It was brought to England by the Normans and was carried by several medieval queens, including Constance of Castile, wife of John of Gaunt.

While it reached peak popularity in the 1920s–40s, Constance has a quiet resurgence underway as parents rediscover vintage names with strong meanings. The nickname Connie gives it an approachable, retro charm.

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Popularity Over Time

Constance was #1130 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1645, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Constance
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	615	#1685	▼
2010s	1,354	#1620	▼
2000s	1,868	#1212	▼
1990s	2,893	#774	▼
1980s	5,735	#406	▲
1970s	4,843	#442	▼
1960s	14,659	#225	▼
1950s	33,528	#126	▲
1940s	29,912	#105	▲
1930s	19,896	#120	▲
1920s	15,570	#154	▲
1910s	6,425	#216	▲
1900s	1,538	#268	▲
1890s	706	#338	▲
1880s	290	#390	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Constance
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	125	#1645	0
2023	125	#1656	+5 (4.2%)
2022	120	#1732	+10 (9.1%)
2021	110	#1832	-25 (-18.5%)
2020	135	#1562	+30 (28.6%)
2019	105	#1899	-18 (-14.6%)
2018	123	#1686	-14 (-10.2%)
2017	137	#1594	-15 (-9.9%)
2016	152	#1499	+8 (5.6%)
2015	144	#1540	+10 (7.5%)
2014	134	#1607	+29 (27.6%)
2013	105	#1909	-60 (-36.4%)
2012	165	#1398	+27 (19.6%)
2011	138	#1577	-13 (-8.6%)
2010	151	#1490	-22 (-12.7%)
2009	173	#1376	-20 (-10.4%)
2008	193	#1288	+4 (2.1%)
2007	189	#1293	-18 (-8.7%)
2006	207	#1173	+22 (11.9%)
2005	185	#1230	-17 (-8.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Constance as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Constance has also been given to 419 boys in the U.S. since 1915.

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Current rank

419

Total births

1932

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Constance be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Constance is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1645. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Constance, the baby name

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Constance, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology