Declining since 1985, #1,500 for girls today.
Popularity of Constance since 1880
Babies named Constance per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 290 |
| 1890s | 706 |
| 1900s | 1,538 |
| 1910s | 6,425 |
| 1920s | 15,570 |
| 1930s | 19,896 |
| 1940s | 29,912 |
| 1950s | 33,529 |
| 1960s | 14,660 |
| 1970s | 4,841 |
| 1980s | 5,735 |
| 1990s | 2,892 |
| 2000s | 1,868 |
| 2010s | 1,354 |
| 2020s | 759 |
Meaning & origin
Constance is a classic virtue name that has been in steady use since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It reached its peak popularity in 1950, when it ranked 1,500 and was given to about 1 in 11,319 baby girls. Since 1985, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader decline in traditional virtue names. The name has been particularly favored in states like Tennessee, Washington, and Indiana. Though less common today, Constance retains an enduring appeal for parents seeking a name with a clear, positive meaning.
Constance derives from the Latin name Constantia, the feminine form of Constantius, which is based on constans, meaning 'steadfast, constant.' The name was popular among early Christians as a virtue name and was borne by several saints and a Roman empress. It entered common English usage in the Middle Ages and has remained in use, though less frequent since the mid-20th century.
Where Constance 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.
“Constance” around the world
Where Constance lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#90
in 2024
Quebec
30
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Connie
Variants: Constancia, Constanza
Sibling names for Constance
Names that share Constance's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Constance
Names whose popularity has moved with Constance's over the last 50 years.
