Declining since 1985, #3,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Connie since 1880
Babies named Connie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 174 |
| 1890s | 421 |
| 1900s | 828 |
| 1910s | 3,011 |
| 1920s | 6,230 |
| 1930s | 15,653 |
| 1940s | 56,604 |
| 1950s | 88,799 |
| 1960s | 65,289 |
| 1970s | 17,961 |
| 1980s | 6,106 |
| 1990s | 3,325 |
| 2000s | 1,332 |
| 2010s | 751 |
| 2020s | 299 |
Meaning & origin
Connie is a friendly, vintage diminutive that peaked as a standalone name in the United States during the baby boomer era. According to Social Security data, it reached its highest popularity in 1955 and has been on a general decline since 1985. As of 2025, the name ranks 3067th, with roughly 1 in 30,326 newborns receiving it that year. The name charted as early as 1880, the first year records were kept. Today, Connie is most commonly found in Texas and California. While its heyday has passed, the name retains a wholesome, approachable charm and remains a classic nickname for the more formal Constance.
Connie originated as a pet form of the Latin-derived names Constance (feminine) and Conrad (masculine) in the English-speaking world. Constance is from the Latin 'constantia', meaning steadfastness, while Conrad derives from the Germanic elements 'kuoni' (brave) and 'rad' (counsel). Connie became established as an independent given name during the 20th century, particularly for girls, and saw peak usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Where Connie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Connie” around the world
Where Connie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
19
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Connie
Names that share Connie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Connie
Names whose popularity has moved with Connie's over the last 50 years.
