Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Connie
GirlEnglish, Latin· “pet form of Constance, steadfastness”
- Meaning
- pet form of Constance, steadfastness
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- KAH-nee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,075
- US babies 2025
- 53
- Best rank
- #35 (1955)
- Peak year
- 1955
Meaning and origin of Connie
Connie is an English and Latin name that means “pet form of Constance, steadfastness”.
Connie began as a pet form of Constance, from the Latin constantia, "steadfastness" or "constancy." Constance was brought to England by the Normans and was used by royal and noble families, and Connie grew up beside it as the everyday version. In the twentieth century Connie became a name in its own right, and it is also used as a nickname for Cornelia and Consuelo. It is said KAH-nee. Singers such as Connie Francis gave it a bright mid-century image, and today it reads as friendly and vintage.
Popularity over time
Connie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 119 different years. Its best national rank was #35 in 1955, the same year it reached its highest count of 9,975 babies. In 2025, 53 babies were named Connie, and it ranked #3,075 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #292 in 1920, #44 in 1950, #299 in 1980, #1,151 in 2000, #2,174 in 2010, and #3,075 in 2025. Of the 266,783 US girls named Connie since records began, 33% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 65,289 babies. Since 2010, 1,050 more have been named Connie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Vicki, Jo, Catherine, Lynn, and Vickie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Connie ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #3012 | 6 |
| California | #3203 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Connie is usually pronounced KAH-nee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Connie
A few middle names that flow with Connie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Connie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Connie mean?
Connie is an English and Latin name that means “pet form of Constance, steadfastness”.
What is the origin of the name Connie?
Connie has English and Latin roots. Connie began as a pet form of Constance, from the Latin constantia, "steadfastness" or "constancy." Constance was brought to England by the Normans and was used by royal and noble families, and Connie grew up beside it as the everyday version.
Is Connie a popular name?
Not especially. Connie ranked #3,075 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Connie a boy or girl name?
Connie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Connie?
Connie is usually pronounced KAH-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings