UK boy's name
Constantine
A masculine name derived from Latin meaning "constant, steadfast, firm".
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.
Constantine is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Constantine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 18 births.
This profile covers 271 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 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 269 living people in the UK are called Constantine. 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
- • Constantine ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 18 boys were registered as Constantine.
- • About 269 living people in the UK are estimated to have Constantine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2088
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2023
18 births
Estimated living
269
2026
Meaning
What does Constantine mean?
The name Constantine has its origins in the Latin name Constantinus, derived from the Latin word constans meaning "constant" or "persevering". It was a popular name among Roman nobility, particularly during the 4th century AD.
The name gained significant prominence with the rise of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor, who reigned from 306 to 337 AD. He was responsible for legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire and played a crucial role in its spread throughout Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 3rd century AD, when it appeared in Roman historical records and inscriptions. It was often associated with virtues such as steadfastness, courage, and unwavering faith.
In the Byzantine Empire, which succeeded the Roman Empire, the name Constantine remained popular among the ruling dynasties. Several Byzantine emperors bore this name, including Constantine IV (668-685 AD), Constantine V (718-775 AD), and Constantine VII (905-959 AD).
The name also found its way into Christian religious traditions. Constantine is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and several churches and monasteries were dedicated in his honor, particularly in Greece and Eastern Europe.
Notable historical figures with the name Constantine include:
1. Constantine the Great (272-337 AD), the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity and founded the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). 2. Constantine II (317-340 AD), the son of Constantine the Great and co-ruler of the Roman Empire. 3. Constantine III (677-668 AD), the Byzantine emperor who reigned during the Arab siege of Constantinople. 4. Constantine XI Palaiologos (1405-1453 AD), the last Byzantine emperor, who died defending Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks. 5. Constantine Brancoveanu (1654-1714), the Prince of Wallachia who was canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church.
The name Constantine has been carried through the ages, continuing to be used in various cultures and regions influenced by the Roman and Byzantine empires, particularly in Eastern and Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Constantine over time
The chart below shows babies named Constantine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Constantine, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Constantine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Constantine 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 | #1595 | 78 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2021 | 118 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2512 | 51 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1817 | 24 | 4 |
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FAQ
Constantine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Constantine in the UK right now?
In 2024, Constantine was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Constantine most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 18 babies registered as Constantine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Constantine?
A masculine name derived from Latin meaning "constant, steadfast, firm".
How many people are called Constantine in the UK?
A total of 271 babies have been registered as Constantine across the 27 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.