Constanza
Of Latin origin, meaning firm, steadfast, or constant.
Name Census estimates that about 879 living Americans carry the first name Constanza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Constanza today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Constanza births was 2014 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Constanza. 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.
People living today
879
~ 1 in 389,937 Americans
Peak year
2014
54 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,316
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Constanza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Constanza from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 406 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Constanza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Constanza 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 Constanza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Constanzas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Constanza, while Arizona, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 122 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Constanza
The name Constanza is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin word "constantia," meaning "constancy" or "firmness." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was used as a virtue name, symbolizing steadfastness, perseverance, and unwavering determination.
During the Roman Imperial period, the name gained popularity as it was associated with the virtues upheld by the Roman Empire. It was also connected to the Latin word "constans," meaning "constant" or "steadfast," further reinforcing its symbolic meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Constanza can be found in the 4th century, when it was borne by Constanza, the daughter of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. This association with royalty and imperial lineage contributed to the name's prestige and widespread adoption.
In the Middle Ages, the name Constanza became prevalent in various regions of Europe, particularly in Spain, Italy, and parts of France. It was embraced by nobility and aristocratic families, who saw it as a name that embodied strength, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Constanza. One of the most famous was Constanza of Aragon (1179-1222), the Queen consort of Hungary and Croatia. Another was Constanza of Sicily (1154-1198), the Holy Roman Empress and Queen consort of Germany, who played a significant role in the politics of her time.
The name also gained prominence in the literary world, with Constanza being a character in several works of literature, including Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" and Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote."
Other notable historical figures named Constanza include Constanza de Castilla (1141-1160), the Queen consort of France and the first wife of King Louis VII; Constanza of Aragon (1184-1222), the Queen consort of Hungary and Croatia; and Constanza of Portugal (1290-1313), the Queen consort of Castile and León.
The name Constanza has endured throughout the centuries, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and a symbolic meaning that resonates with strength, resilience, and unwavering determination. Its ancient Roman origins and its association with nobility and literary works have contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and regions.
People
Constanza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Constanza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Constanza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Constanza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 879 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Constanza 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 389,937 US residents.
Is Constanza a common name?
We classify Constanza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 893 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Constanza most popular?
The single biggest year for Constanza was 2014, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Constanza is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Constanza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Constanza 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.