Connie
Feminine diminutive form of Constance, meaning "steadfast, constant."
Name Census estimates that about 175,587 living Americans carry the first name Connie. It is a predominantly female name (97.5% of registrations). The average person named Connie today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Connie births was 1955 (10,112 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Connie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Although Connie is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 6,957 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • The typical person named Connie is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Connies were born before 1970.
- • Compared to the 1950s, recent registration numbers for Connie have dropped to less than 5% of what they once were.
People living today
176K
~ 1 in 1,952 Americans
Peak year
1955
10,112 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
2011 SSA rank
#3,121
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Connie
Connie leans heavily female at 97.5% of total registrations, but 6,957 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Connie as a male name
- Ranked #12,643 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 1946 (177 births)
Connie as a female name
- Ranked #3,121 in 2024
- 51 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1955 (9,975 births)
Popularity
Connie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Connie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 89,989 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Connie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Connie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Connies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 51 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Connie, while Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Hawaii recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5,216 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Connie
The name Connie is a diminutive form of the feminine name Constance, derived from the Late Latin name Constantia. Constantia means "constancy" or "firmness" in Latin, originating from the root word "constans," meaning "steadfast" or "unchanging." The name Constance first emerged during the Roman Empire and was borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints.
Connie's roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where Constantia was a celebrated virtue associated with moral steadfastness and unwavering commitment. As the Roman Empire adopted Christianity, the name gained popularity among the faithful, symbolizing the constancy of their religious beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Connie appears in the 4th century, when Saint Constance, the daughter of Emperor Constantine the Great, lived and championed the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Constance became widespread across Europe, particularly in England, France, and Germany. Notable figures bearing the name include Constance of Arles (986-1032), a French princess who became the Queen of France by marriage to King Robert II.
In the 12th century, Constance of Hauteville (1154-1198), the Queen of Sicily, played a pivotal role in the political struggles of the Kingdom of Sicily, demonstrating the strength and resilience associated with her name.
The name Connie gained further prominence during the Renaissance period. Constance de Rabastens (1516-1601), a French noblewoman and philanthropist, left a lasting legacy through her charitable works and patronage of the arts.
In literature, the name Constance appears in William Shakespeare's play "King John," where the character of Constance, the mother of Prince Arthur, embodies unwavering determination and maternal devotion.
Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Connie Mulder (1890-1975) was a Dutch Olympic swimmer who won a gold medal in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, exemplifying the perseverance and dedication associated with her name.
Another notable figure was Connie Field (1925-2022), an American filmmaker and activist who produced several critically acclaimed documentaries, earning multiple Emmy Awards for her steadfast commitment to social justice and human rights advocacy.
While these are just a few examples, the name Connie has been borne by numerous individuals throughout history, each embodying the qualities of constancy, firmness, and unwavering determination that have defined its enduring legacy across cultures and eras.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Connie
People
Connie + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Connie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Connie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175,587 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Connie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,952 US residents.
Is Connie a common name?
We classify Connie as "Common". It ranks above 99.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 273,685 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Connie most popular?
The single biggest year for Connie was 1955, when 10,112 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Connie is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Connie a female name?
Yes, 97.5% of people registered as Connie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.