MallowbyNames

Constancia

kon-STAN-see-uh · Steadfastness, constancy.

Peak popularity
1930
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Constancia since 1925

Babies named Constancia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

35819602000Most births 1930Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s17
1930s27
1940s5
1950s11
1960s13
1970s5
1980s14
1990s12
2000s5
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Constancia is a rare Spanish feminine name meaning 'steadfastness,' derived from the Latin constantia. In the United States, its first recorded use was in 1925, and it reached its highest frequency in 1930, though it has never entered the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with sporadic usage in recent decades. As a Spanish cognate of Constance, it carries a virtue name tradition, though it remains uncommon even among Spanish-speaking communities. Parents drawn to Constancia may appreciate its unique sound and connection to enduring qualities of loyalty and perseverance.

Constancia is a Spanish feminine name derived from the Latin constantia, meaning 'steadfastness' or 'perseverance.' It is the Spanish cognate of the English name Constance, which has been used since the Middle Ages. The name was occasionally used in Spanish-speaking countries, though it has never been common in the United States. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925 and saw its peak usage in 1930.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Connie, Tancy, Ancia

Variants: Constance, Constantia

Sibling names for Constancia

Names that share Constancia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Constancia mean?
Constancia means 'steadfastness' in Spanish, derived from the Latin constantia.
How popular is the name Constancia?
Constancia is a very rare name in the United States. According to Social Security data, it has never ranked in the top 1000. It first appeared in records in 1925 and peaked in 1930.
Is Constancia a boy or girl name?
Constancia is exclusively used as a feminine name.