Constantine
Meaningsteadfast · Latin
- US rank
- #1,571
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #618 in 1919
108 babies were named Constantine in the US in 2025. It has climbed 187 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
French naturalist (1783-1840)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,823 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Constantine, 108 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Constantine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryConstantine first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1919, when it reached #618.
- Then vs nowConstantine is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 15,823.
- TrendConstantine has climbed 187 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,571. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedConstantine is most popular in Pennsylvania, where it ranks #846. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Constantine means “steadfast”.
About the name Constantine
Constantine is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “steadfast”. It has 11 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Constantine for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 122 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #618 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,571, with 108 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 girls |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2020s | 0.9 | 1,081,081 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 45,496 boys |
| 1890s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 88,731 boys |
| 1910s | 83 | 12,006 boys |
| 1920s | 76 | 13,182 boys |
| 1930s | 43 | 23,116 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 51,177 boys |
| 1950s | 17 | 58,754 boys |
| 1960s | 27 | 37,051 boys |
| 1970s | 29 | 34,400 boys |
| 1980s | 23 | 42,974 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 42,248 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,744 boys |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,965 boys |
| 2020s | 56 | 17,943 boys |
Other spellings of Constantine
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Constantine
What does the name Constantine mean?
Constantine means “steadfast” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Constantine?
Constantine has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Constantine a boy or girl name?
Constantine is a boy name.
How popular is the name Constantine?
Constantine ranked #1,571 for US boys in 2025, given to 108 babies. Its best year was 1919 (#618).