Constantine
From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”).
Every Constantine since 1885 — 6,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Constantine
Constantine is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,573 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 6,720 American babies have been named Constantine. Its peak came in 2007, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Constantine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Constantine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 108 | #1,573 |
| 2024 | — | — | 107 | #1,601 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,816 | 104 | #1,652 |
| 2022 | — | — | 82 | #1,911 |
| 2021 | — | — | 89 | #1,787 |
| 2020 | — | — | 87 | #1,759 |
| 2019 | — | — | 84 | #1,818 |
| 2018 | — | — | 97 | #1,658 |
| 2017 | — | — | 101 | #1,595 |
| 2016 | — | — | 108 | #1,539 |
| 2015 | — | — | 91 | #1,705 |
| 2014 | — | — | 112 | #1,456 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,140 | 97 | #1,592 |
| 2012 | — | — | 106 | #1,516 |
| 2011 | — | — | 91 | #1,660 |
| 2010 | — | — | 105 | #1,537 |
| 2009 | — | — | 82 | #1,810 |
| 2008 | — | — | 105 | #1,535 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,933 | 108 | #1,480 |
| 2006 | — | — | 89 | #1,620 |
| 2005 | — | — | 87 | #1,587 |
| 2004 | — | — | 56 | #2,105 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46 | #2,318 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,257 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41 | #2,394 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,436 |
| 1995 | — | — | 41 | #2,033 |
| 1990 | — | — | 46 | #1,734 |
| 1985 | — | — | 43 | #1,527 |
| 1980 | — | — | 50 | #1,324 |
| 1975 | — | — | 47 | #1,241 |
| 1970 | — | — | 70 | #959 |
| 1965 | — | — | 55 | #997 |
| 1960 | — | — | 31 | #1,437 |
| 1955 | — | — | 29 | #1,424 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,708 |
| 1945 | — | — | 23 | #1,385 |
| 1940 | — | — | 29 | #1,253 |
| 1935 | — | — | 42 | #982 |
| 1930 | — | — | 78 | #705 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,119 | 84 | #704 |
| 1920 | — | — | 93 | #661 |
| 1915 | — | — | 86 | #623 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #992 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #855 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Constantine
- Constantine the Great Politician · 272–337
- Constantine XI Palaiologos Politician · 1404–1453
- Constantine VII Writer · 905–959
- Constantine II of Greece Politician · b. 1940
- Constantine I of Greece Politician · 1868–1923
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Constantine mean?
From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”).
How popular is the name Constantine in 2025?
Constantine ranked #1,573 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Constantine?
6,720 babies have been named Constantine in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Constantine most popular?
Constantine peaked in 2007, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Constantine a boy or girl name?
Constantine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Constantine rising or falling?
Constantine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Constantine?
Well-known people named Constantine include Constantine the Great (politician), Constantine XI Palaiologos (politician), Constantine VII (writer).