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

Constantine is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 42 recorded births.

When was Constantine most popular?

Constantine reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 112 births that year. It is currently ranked #1608 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Constantine?

Constantine is currently ranked #1608 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,569 babies since 1885.

Constantine

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsLatinRising fast Also a pet name

#1608▲ 41in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Latin.

Constantine is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast,' from the Latin constans. Constantine the Great was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, making this name one of history's most consequential — his decision shaped Western civilization for 1,700 years.

Constantine is a name of enormous historical weight — an emperor, a city (Constantinople, now Istanbul), and a faith tradition that shaped billions of lives. Keanu Reeves played a supernatural version of the name in film. A name that arrives with the weight of empires and the steadfastness of mountains.

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Popularity Over Time

Constantine climbed 497 spots in the last 20 years — from #2105 to #1608.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Constantine
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	468	#1742	▼
2010s	992	#1607	▲
2000s	699	#1954	▲
1990s	460	#1900	▲
1980s	428	#1580	▼
1970s	480	#1270	—
1960s	507	#1108	▲
1950s	345	#1316	▲
1940s	281	#1344	▼
1930s	456	#1004	▼
1920s	835	#711	▲
1910s	584	#724	▲
1900s	17	#1295	▲
1890s	5	#1097	▼
1880s	12	#860	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(121 years, 1885–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Constantine
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	106	#1608	+2 (1.9%)
2023	104	#1649	+22 (26.8%)
2022	82	#1909	-7 (-7.9%)
2021	89	#1786	+2 (2.3%)
2020	87	#1758	+3 (3.6%)
2019	84	#1817	-13 (-13.4%)
2018	97	#1657	-4 (-4.0%)
2017	101	#1595	-7 (-6.5%)
2016	108	#1538	+17 (18.7%)
2015	91	#1705	-21 (-18.8%)
2014	112	#1456	+15 (15.5%)
2013	97	#1591	-9 (-8.5%)
2012	106	#1516	+15 (16.5%)
2011	91	#1660	-14 (-13.3%)
2010	105	#1535	+23 (28.0%)
2009	82	#1810	-23 (-21.9%)
2008	105	#1535	-3 (-2.8%)
2007	108	#1480	+19 (21.3%)
2006	89	#1620	+2 (2.3%)
2005	87	#1587	+31 (55.4%)

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

Constantine as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Constantine has also been given to 42 girls in the U.S. since 1925.

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Current rank

Total births

2007

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Constantine be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Constantine is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1608. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.