A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Constantine since 1885
Babies named Constantine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Constantine's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 584 |
| 1920s | 835 |
| 1930s | 456 |
| 1940s | 281 |
| 1950s | 345 |
| 1960s | 507 |
| 1970s | 480 |
| 1980s | 428 |
| 1990s | 460 |
| 2000s | 699 |
| 2010s | 992 |
| 2020s | 577 |
Meaning & origin
Constantine is a formal Latin name with a storied history, most famously associated with the Roman emperor who ended Christian persecution. In the United States, it peaked in popularity in 1915 (rank 1,571) and has seen a revival since the 1990s, currently ranking 1,571st in 2025. Its 1-in-15,816 frequency suggests moderate rarity. The name has been consistently used in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and California. A revival in the 1910s decade reflects periodic interest in classic imperial names. Constantine carries a weight of tradition while feeling timeless, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a strong, historical name.
Constantine derives from the Latin name Constantinus, itself a derivative of Constans meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant.' It was borne by the first Christian Roman emperor, Constantine the Great, who legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire. The name has been used widely in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic cultures, particularly in Greece, Eastern Europe, and among Arabic-speaking Christians.
Where Constantine is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Constantine” around the world
Where Constantine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Con, Stan, Costi, Dino
Variants: Constantin, Konstantin, Konstantinos, Costantino
Sibling names for Constantine
Names that share Constantine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Catherine, Alexandra, Sophia, Helena, Theodora, Athanasia, Constantina, Evangelia, Zenovia, Dimitria, Toula, Virgin, Basilia, Veleda
Brothers: Augustus, Leopold, Victor, Julian, Maximilian, Cyril, Alexandros, Athanasios, Demetrios, Vasilios, Demetre, Georgios, Prosper, Alexios, Antonios, Philopater, Athanasius, Demitris, Nicholaos, Nickolaos, Nikolis
