UK boy's name
Constantin
From Latin origin, meaning "steadfast" or "constant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Constantin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Constantin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1758, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 23 births.
This profile covers 237 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 61% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 236 living people in the UK are called Constantin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Constantin ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 23 boys were registered as Constantin.
- • About 236 living people in the UK are estimated to have Constantin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1758
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2021
23 births
Estimated living
236
2026
Meaning
What does Constantin mean?
The name Constantin has its origins in the Latin name Constantinus, which was derived from the Roman family name Constantius. The name itself is composed of the Latin words "constans," meaning "constant" or "steadfast," and the suffix "-inus," indicating possession or association.
The name gained prominence during the Roman Empire, particularly with the reign of Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and played a pivotal role in the spread of the religion throughout the empire. His adoption of the name helped solidify its association with strength, courage, and unwavering faith.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Constantin was particularly popular among Eastern European and Slavic populations. It appeared in various ancient texts and religious scriptures, reflecting the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Saint Constantine, a Christian martyr who lived in the late 3rd century AD. He was executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Constantin, including:
1. Constantine the Great (272-337 AD), the Roman emperor who converted to Christianity and played a crucial role in its spread. 2. Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus (905-959 AD), a Byzantine emperor known for his literary works and patronage of the arts. 3. Constantin Brancoveanu (1654-1714), a Prince of Wallachia who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. 4. Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938), a Russian actor and theatre practitioner who pioneered the method acting technique. 5. Constantin Brâncuși (1876-1957), a renowned Romanian sculptor who was a pioneer of modernist sculpture.
These individuals, among others, have contributed to the enduring legacy of the name Constantin, solidifying its association with leadership, resilience, and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Constantin over time
The chart below shows babies named Constantin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Constantin, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Constantin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Constantin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1799 | 70 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1938 | 126 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2318 | 41 | 6 |
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FAQ
Constantin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Constantin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Constantin was ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Constantin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 23 babies registered as Constantin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Constantin?
From Latin origin, meaning "steadfast" or "constant".
How many people are called Constantin in the UK?
A total of 237 babies have been registered as Constantin across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.