Where does the name Constance come from?

Constance is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Constance a boy or a girl name?

Constance is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 139,706 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.

How popular is the name Constance in 2023?

Constance ranks #1657 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1950 with 4,441 babies.

How do you pronounce Constance?

Constance is pronounced KON-stance (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Constance?

Constance is also written as Constanza, Konstanze, Connie.

A name from Latin · Girl

Constance

From Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'. Borne by saints, by William the Conqueror's daughter, and by countless Puritan colonists who took it as a virtue name.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

139,706 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

125 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CFrom Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'. Borne by saints, by William the Conqueror's daughter, and by countless Puritan colonists who took it as a virtue name.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Constance".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Constanza Most common Konstanze Connie

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Constance.

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Constance Wu (actress)
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Constance Bennett (Golden-Age actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Constance.

What does the name Constance mean?: Constance means from Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'. Borne by saints, by William the Conqueror's daughter, and by countless Puritan colonists who took it as a virtue name.
Where does the name Constance come from?: Constance is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Constance a boy or a girl name?: Constance is overwhelmingly a girl name in the United States. Of the 139,706 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are girls.
How popular is the name Constance in 2023?: Constance ranks #1657 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1950 with 4,441 babies.
How do you pronounce Constance?: Constance is pronounced KON-stance (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Constance?: Constance is also written as Constanza, Konstanze, Connie.

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