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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KON-stan-teen //ˈkɒnstəntiːn//
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: steadfast; Greek: constant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Constantine derives from the Latin name "Constantinus," which is a diminutive form of "Constans," meaning "constant" or "steadfast." The roots of the name can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was borne by several notable figures. The most prominent of these was Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 CE.
He is renowned for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for establishing Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as a new capital, which became a significant center of Christian culture and governance. The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition due to its association with Saint Constantine, who is venerated in various Christian denominations.
The legacy of Emperor Constantine is further solidified through historical texts, including the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, which granted religious tolerance throughout the empire and marked a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity. His influence extended into the establishment of the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, which sought to address divisions within the Christian community and resulted in the Nicene Creed, a foundational statement of Christian faith.
Culturally, the name Constantine has been associated with strength, leadership, and faithfulness, resonating through various historical narratives and artistic representations. The name has also been adopted in various forms across different languages and cultures, such as "Constantin" in Slavic languages and "Costantino" in Italian.
The enduring legacy of figures named Constantine, particularly in the context of Christianity and imperial history, has contributed to the name's lasting significance throughout the centuries.
Famous people named Constantine
In this section, you will find notable people named Constantine. 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 Constantine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Constantine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Constantine the Great is a Roman Emperor best known for being the first Christian emperor, founding Constantinople, and issuing the Edict of Milan.
Constantine Maroulis is a singer and actor best known for his role on American Idol, and for starring in Broadway's Rock of Ages.
Fictional characters named Constantine
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Constantine is a fictional character from the TV series Constantine. He is a seasoned demon hunter and occult detective who seeks redemption for his past sins.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Constantine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
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)
The name Constantine 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 Constantine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Constantine (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 | 15 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| PA | 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 Constantine.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 106 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2018 | 97 |
| 2017 | 101 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2015 | 91 |
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2012 | 106 |
| 2011 | 91 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2009 | 82 |
| 2008 | 105 |
| 2007 | 108 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2005 | 87 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1978 | 41 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1975 | 47 |
| 1974 | 58 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1971 | 47 |
| 1970 | 70 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1967 | 67 |
| 1966 | 68 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1964 | 47 |
| 1963 | 49 |
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1941 | 33 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1937 | 33 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1933 | 47 |
| 1932 | 53 |
| 1931 | 78 |
| 1930 | 78 |
| 1929 | 78 |
| 1928 | 64 |
| 1927 | 70 |
| 1926 | 79 |
| 1925 | 84 |
| 1924 | 92 |
| 1923 | 94 |
| 1922 | 99 |
| 1921 | 82 |
| 1920 | 93 |
| 1919 | 96 |
| 1918 | 98 |
| 1917 | 72 |
| 1916 | 72 |
| 1915 | 86 |
| 1914 | 53 |
| 1913 | 43 |
| 1912 | 37 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |