Constantine Boy

Popularity: #818 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKON-stan-teen / /ˈkɒnstəntiːn/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: steadfast; Greek: constant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Constantine is derived from the Latin name 'Constans', meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant'. It gained prominence due to Saint Constantine, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, who played a significant role in the spread of the religion. The name has been used by various rulers throughout history, notably Constantine the Great, who founded Constantinople. It remains a popular name in various cultures and languages.

Trend Summary

The name Constantine has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in interest in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Constantin
  • Constan
  • Tino

International Variants

  • Costantino (Italian)
  • Konstantin (Russian)
  • Constantin (Romanian)
  • Constant (French)

Famous people named Constantine

Constantine the Great was a Roman emperor known for his significant role in the establishment of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

Constantine II of Greece was the last king of Greece, reigning from 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1973.

Constantine P. Cavafy was a renowned Greek poet known for his influential works in the early 20th century.

Constantine Maroulis is an American singer and actor, recognized for his participation in the reality television show 'American Idol'.

Fictional characters named Constantine

Constantine is a character in the DC Comics universe, known as a cynical occult detective and antihero.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Constantine was first seen in the United States in 1885. Constantine has ranked as high as #1283 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Constantine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Constantine (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 15
26%
FL 10
18%
VA 9
16%
NY 9
16%
TX 8
14%
PA 6
11%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18856
18866
18975
19065
19085
19097
191011
191116
191237
191343
191453
191586
191672
191772
191898
191996
192093
192182
192299
192394
192492
192584
192679
192770
192864
192978
193078
193178
193253
193347
193430
193542
193638
193733
193827
193930
194029
194133
194237
194332
194426
194523
194627
194725
194833
194916
195019
195132
195245
195334
195436
195529
195642
195736
195841
195931
196031
196126
196243
196349
196447
196556
196668
196767
196864
196956
197070
197147
197240
197352
197458
197547
197642
197746
197841
197937
198050
198141
198257
198340
198438
198543
198636
198745
198849
198929
199046
199143
199237
199347
199442
199541
199649
199755
199855
199945
200039
200141
200246
200346
200456
200587
200689
2007108
2008105
200982
2010105
201191
2012106
201397
2014112
201591
2016108
2017101
201897
201984
202087
202189
202282
2023104
2024106