Constance is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1398 in 2012 with 165 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 237 births ranking #841. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 10,671 girls born was named Constance. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Constance is a stately classic meaning steadfast or constant. It feels strong, serious, and quietly elegant.
The name has long saintly, royal, and literary history and remains admired for its moral clarity and formality. Its revival fits the return of grand old-fashioned girls' names.