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Constance

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Pronounced KAHN-stuhns /ˈkɑn.stəns/Medium

Meaning: Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)Medium

In 30 seconds: Constance comes from the Latin Constantia, meaning constancy or steadfastness.
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Origin MediumLatin, French, English
MeaningConstancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)
U.S. rank (2025)#1501 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births142 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1950
Total births (all-time)≈ 139,974

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name derives from the Latin Constantia, carrying the sense of constancy, steadiness and resolve. It is one of the classic English virtue names, valuing faithfulness and an unwavering character. Its meaning is as clear today as in its Latin origin.

Forms like Constanze, Costanza and Konstancja show how the name spread across European languages, each keeping the steadfast core. The American actress Constance Wu, born 1982, known from Fresh Off the Boat and Crazy Rich Asians, is a familiar modern bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Constance is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Constance — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ConstantiaConstanzeKonstanzeCostanzaKonstancja

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Constance Wu (born 1982)
    American actress known for the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat and the film Crazy Rich Asians.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Constance mean?

Constance is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Constance?

It's commonly said KAHN-stuhns /ˈkɑn.stəns/.

Is Constance a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Constance is used as a girl name.

How popular is Constance?

In 2024, Constance ranked #1645 in the U.S. for girls, with 125 births recorded.

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