Constantino Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kon-stan-TEE-no //kɒn.stænˈtiː.noʊ//
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Italian: steadfast; Spanish: constant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Constantino is derived from the Latin name "Constantinus," which itself is a diminutive form of "Constans," meaning "constant" or "steadfast." The roots of this name can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was used as a given name among various Roman citizens. The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the medieval period, particularly following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the incorporation of many Latin-derived names into English vernacular.
One of the most significant historical figures associated with this name is Constantine the Great, who reigned as Roman Emperor from 306 to 337 CE. He is renowned for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for his role in the Edict of Milan in 313, which granted religious tolerance throughout the empire.
His legacy includes the establishment of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as a new capital, which became a major center of Christian culture and governance. The name Constantino, as a variant of Constantine, thus carries connotations of leadership, faith, and historical significance.
Throughout history, the name has been borne by various saints and rulers, particularly in regions influenced by Christianity, such as Italy and Spain. The name's association with steadfastness and strength has contributed to its enduring appeal in various cultures.
In addition to its historical roots, the name Constantino has been embraced in literature and art, often symbolizing resilience and moral fortitude. The diminutive form "Tino" is sometimes used, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage, although it is less prominent in historical texts.
Famous people named Constantino
In this section, you will find notable people named Constantino. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Constantino who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Constantino Brumidi is an artist best known for his frescoes in the United States Capitol.
Constantino Cavafy is a poet best known for his works such as Ithaka, The God Abandons Antony, and Waiting for the Barbarians.
Constantino Nivola is a sculptor best known for his works in the mid-20th century and his contributions to modern sculpture.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Constantino was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Constantino has ranked as high as #869 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in California, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Constantino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Constantino is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Constantino was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Constantino (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Constantino.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |