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Constance
GirlLatin, French· “steadfastness”
- Meaning
- steadfastness
- Origin
- Latin, French
- Pronunciation
- KAHN-stuhns
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,501
- US babies 2025
- 142
- Best rank
- #83 (1949)
- Peak year
- 1950
Meaning and origin of Constance
Constance is a Latin and French name that means “steadfastness”.
From the Latin constantia, 'steadfastness' or 'constancy', Constance is a virtue name with medieval roots. It came to England with the Normans and was borne by several noblewomen, including Constance, Duchess of Brittany, mother of Arthur of Brittany. The Puritans valued its moral meaning, and later literature kept it in view, from Constance in Shakespeare's King John to Constance Chatterley in D. H. Lawrence's novel. Today it reads as dignified and vintage. Connie is the classic nickname, though some modern parents prefer Stance or simply the full name.
Popularity over time
Constance 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 120 different years. Its best national rank was #83 in 1949, and the most babies received it in 1950, when 4,441 were named Constance. In 2025, 142 babies were named Constance, and it ranked #1,501 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #165 in 1920, #85 in 1950, #538 in 1980, #1,099 in 2000, #1,490 in 2010, and #1,501 in 2025. Of the 139,975 US girls named Constance since records began, 24% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 29,912 babies. Since 2010, 2,113 more have been named Constance.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Glenda, Marcia, Ellen, Gayle, and Rita.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Constance ranked highest in Tennessee, Washington, and Indiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | #913 | 7 |
| Washington | #948 | 6 |
| Indiana | #1080 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #1266 | 6 |
| Ohio | #1316 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Constance is usually pronounced KAHN-stuhns, with two syllables. It has nine letters, starts with C and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Constance
A few middle names that flow with Constance: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Constance
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Constance mean?
Constance is a Latin and French name that means “steadfastness”.
What is the origin of the name Constance?
Constance has Latin and French roots. From the Latin constantia, 'steadfastness' or 'constancy', Constance is a virtue name with medieval roots.
Is Constance a popular name?
Not especially. Constance ranked #1,501 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Constance a boy or girl name?
Constance is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Constance?
Constance is usually pronounced KAHN-stuhns. 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