A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Constantina since 1917
Babies named Constantina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Constantina has been recorded in the United States since at least 1917, though it has never been common. Its peak year was 1973, when it saw its highest usage, though still rare. Since 2012, its trajectory has been rising, possibly reflecting a renewed interest in classic Roman feminine names. While no top states are recorded for the name, its scarcity suggests a broad but thin distribution. Constantina is a traditional Latin name carried by a saint and remains a choice for families seeking a name with a strong, classical heritage.
Constantina is the feminine form of the Latin name Constantinus, a derivative of Constans (meaning 'constant, steadfast'). It ultimately traces to the Roman family name Constantius. Saint Constantina, traditionally a daughter of Emperor Constantine the Great, was venerated as a Christian martyr, spreading the name across early Christian Europe. It has been used in Italy, Spain, Romania, and other Romance-language cultures, as well as among English-speaking Catholics.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Connie, Tina, Stacy
Variants: Constantine, Constantina, Konstantina, Costantina, Kostantina
Sibling names for Constantina
Names that share Constantina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eugenia, Seraphina, Cecilia, Theodora, Valentina
Brothers: Constantine, Augustus, Maximilian, Sebastian, Julian
