Constance
Constance is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “steadfast, constant.” From the Latin constantia meaning steadfastness.
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how do you pronounce Constance?
KON-stans
where does the name Constance come from?
From the Late Latin name Constantia, or directly from the word meaning steadfast.
Common in medieval Europe, it was the name of an empress, several queens, and a daughter of William the Conqueror.
how popular is this name?
Constance has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 120 years since 1880. It peaked at #83 in 1949, and ranked #1000 in 1999.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1999 | #1000 |
| 1998 | #936 |
| 1997 | #911 |
| 1996 | #840 |
| 1995 | #746 |
| 1994 | #836 |
| 1993 | #700 |
| 1992 | #655 |
| 1991 | #600 |
| 1990 | #506 |
| 1980 | #538 |
| 1970 | #327 |
| 1960 | #201 |
| 1950 | #85 |
| 1949 | #83 |
| 1940 | #124 |
| 1930 | #147 |
| 1920 | #165 |
| 1910 | #238 |
| 1900 | #316 |
| 1890 | #373 |
| 1880 | #435 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Constance fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Constance
Constance has been used since the Middle Ages. Medieval English diminutives included Cust and Cussot, Puritans used Con, Constant and Constancy, and other forms include Connie, Constancia and Constanze.
who are famous people named Constance?
- Constance Bennett
- Constance Wu
- Constance Baker Motley
what are the nicknames and variants of Constance?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Constance?
what names go well with Constance?
Sibling names that share Constance's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Constance
What does the name Constance mean?
Constance means “steadfast, constant”.
What is the origin of the name Constance?
Constance comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Constancia, Constanze, Cust and Cussot.
How popular is the name Constance?
Constance ranked #1000 in the US in 1999, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1949, at #83, and it has spent 120 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Constance a boy or girl name?
Constance is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Constance?
Constance is pronounced KON-stans, with 2 syllables.
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