Where does the name Connie come from?

Connie is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Connie a boy or a girl name?

Connie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 97% of children given the name Connie are girls and 3% are boys.

How popular is the name Connie in 2023?

Connie ranks #3853 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1955 with 10,112 babies.

How do you pronounce Connie?

Connie is pronounced KON-ee (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Connie?

Connie is also written as Conny, Connie, Constance.

A name from Latin · Girl

Connie

A short form of Constance, from Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'. Independent since the 19th century and a fixture of mid-20th-century American names.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

266,679 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

39 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CA short form of Constance, from Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'. Independent since the 19th century and a fixture of mid-20th-century American names.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Connie".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Conny Most common Connie Constance

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Connie.

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Connie Britton (actress)
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Connie Francis (singer)
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Connie Chung (broadcast journalist)

Quick answers

People often ask about Connie.

What does the name Connie mean?: Connie means a short form of Constance, from Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'. Independent since the 19th century and a fixture of mid-20th-century American names.
Where does the name Connie come from?: Connie is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Connie a boy or a girl name?: Connie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 97% of children given the name Connie are girls and 3% are boys.
How popular is the name Connie in 2023?: Connie ranks #3853 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1955 with 10,112 babies.
How do you pronounce Connie?: Connie is pronounced KON-ee (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Connie?: Connie is also written as Conny, Connie, Constance.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.