Constantine Boy
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.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 15 | |
FL | 10 | |
VA | 9 | |
NY | 9 | |
TX | 8 | |
PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 6 |
1897 | 5 |
1906 | 5 |
1908 | 5 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 11 |
1911 | 16 |
1912 | 37 |
1913 | 43 |
1914 | 53 |
1915 | 86 |
1916 | 72 |
1917 | 72 |
1918 | 98 |
1919 | 96 |
1920 | 93 |
1921 | 82 |
1922 | 99 |
1923 | 94 |
1924 | 92 |
1925 | 84 |
1926 | 79 |
1927 | 70 |
1928 | 64 |
1929 | 78 |
1930 | 78 |
1931 | 78 |
1932 | 53 |
1933 | 47 |
1934 | 30 |
1935 | 42 |
1936 | 38 |
1937 | 33 |
1938 | 27 |
1939 | 30 |
1940 | 29 |
1941 | 33 |
1942 | 37 |
1943 | 32 |
1944 | 26 |
1945 | 23 |
1946 | 27 |
1947 | 25 |
1948 | 33 |
1949 | 16 |
1950 | 19 |
1951 | 32 |
1952 | 45 |
1953 | 34 |
1954 | 36 |
1955 | 29 |
1956 | 42 |
1957 | 36 |
1958 | 41 |
1959 | 31 |
1960 | 31 |
1961 | 26 |
1962 | 43 |
1963 | 49 |
1964 | 47 |
1965 | 56 |
1966 | 68 |
1967 | 67 |
1968 | 64 |
1969 | 56 |
1970 | 70 |
1971 | 47 |
1972 | 40 |
1973 | 52 |
1974 | 58 |
1975 | 47 |
1976 | 42 |
1977 | 46 |
1978 | 41 |
1979 | 37 |
1980 | 50 |
1981 | 41 |
1982 | 57 |
1983 | 40 |
1984 | 38 |
1985 | 43 |
1986 | 36 |
1987 | 45 |
1988 | 49 |
1989 | 29 |
1990 | 46 |
1991 | 43 |
1992 | 37 |
1993 | 47 |
1994 | 42 |
1995 | 41 |
1996 | 49 |
1997 | 55 |
1998 | 55 |
1999 | 45 |
2000 | 39 |
2001 | 41 |
2002 | 46 |
2003 | 46 |
2004 | 56 |
2005 | 87 |
2006 | 89 |
2007 | 108 |
2008 | 105 |
2009 | 82 |
2010 | 105 |
2011 | 91 |
2012 | 106 |
2013 | 97 |
2014 | 112 |
2015 | 91 |
2016 | 108 |
2017 | 101 |
2018 | 97 |
2019 | 84 |
2020 | 87 |
2021 | 89 |
2022 | 82 |
2023 | 104 |
2024 | 106 |