Constance

Constance is a girl's name of English origin meaning “steadfast.” In 2024 it was given to 125 girls in the United States.

Constance at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“steadfast”

About the name Constance

Constance belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “steadfast” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Constance first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #83 in 1949, and in 2024 125 babies received the name — 139,832 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Constance in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#83 in 1949
Peak year
1950
Babies named Constance in 2024
125
Total since 1880
139,832

Constance in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#244 in 2016
Babies named Constance in 2025
116
Total since 1996
4,246

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Constance mean?

Constance means “steadfast” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Constance a boy or girl name?

Constance is a girl name. In 2024, 125 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Constance?

Constance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Constance?

Constance first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #83 in 1949, and 125 babies were given the name in 2024.

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