Girl name · Latin
Constance
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: steadfast, constantConstance is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "steadfast, constant". It is used in English and French.
- Meaning
- Steadfast, constant
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #1501 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Constance
As a girl's name, Constance comes from Latin and means "steadfast, constant". It is used in English and French.
In French, say kohn-STAHNSS. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Constance on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Constance on 6 lists.
“Steadfast, constant; Latin. Say kohn-STAHNSS”
From French girl names, classic French girl names
“Another real Mayflower name, steady and kind”
From Funny names for turkeys, girl turkey names (for hens)
“Steadfast; Latin. Loyal and dignified”
From Girl middle names, virtue middle names for girls
“Steadfast, constant; Latin. A 12th-century duchess of Brittany bore it”
From Medieval names and surnames, medieval female names from England and France
“Steadfast, constant; Latin, a virtue name with royal history”
From Unique girl names, unique vintage girl names
“Steadfast, constant; Latin. Connie for short”
From Vintage girl names, puritan virtue names
How popular is Constance?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,501
- 142 babies, 88 per million girls
- Best rank
- #83 in 1949
- Most babies: 4,441 in 1950
- Babies since 1880
- At least 139,975
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 221 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 318 per million |
| 1900s | 525 per million |
| 1910s | 788 per million |
| 1920s | 1,303 per million |
| 1930s | 1,866 per million |
| 1940s | 2,065 per million |
| 1950s | 1,743 per million |
| 1960s | 803 per million |
| 1970s | 313 per million |
| 1980s | 334 per million |
| 1990s | 161 per million |
| 2000s | 101 per million |
| 2010s | 77 per million |
| 2020s | 78 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,499 | #1,594 | #1,687 | #1,900 | #1,562 | #1,832 | #1,734 | #1,657 | #1,631 | #1,501 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Constance
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ConnieSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
- ConstançaSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
- CostanzaSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
- KonstancjaSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
- KonstantinaSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
- KonstanzeSteadfast, constant (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Constance
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- ConstanciaConstancy (Latin, girl)
- ConstanzaConstancy (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- ConstantineConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- DanteEnduring, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- KonstantinConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- ConstantinoConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- CostantinoSteadfast, constant (Latin, boy)
- DhruvFixed, constant; the pole star (Sanskrit, boy)
- EfstathiosSteadfast, well established (Greek, boy)
- KonstantinosSteadfast, constant (Latin, boy)
- KonstantyConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- KostasSteadfast, constant (Latin, boy)
Middle names for Constance
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Constance: common questions
What does the name Constance mean?
Constance comes from Latin and means "steadfast, constant".
Is Constance a boy or girl name?
Constance is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Constance come from?
Constance comes from Latin and means "steadfast, constant". Today it is used in English and French.
How popular is the name Constance?
Constance ranked #1,501 in the US in 2025, with 142 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Constance?
Forms of Constance with the same meaning and origin include Connie (English), Constança (Portuguese), Costanza (Italian), Konstancja (Polish) and Konstantina (Greek).
What middle names go with Constance?
Middle names that flow well with Constance include Bess, Briar, Esme, Ione and Lucy. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.