UK girl's name
Constanza
Of Latin origin, meaning firm, 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.
Constanza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Constanza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Constanza. 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
- • Constanza ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Constanza.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Constanza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Constanza mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Constanza over time
The chart below shows babies named Constanza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Constanza, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Constanza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Constanza 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4736 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Constanza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Constanza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Constanza was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Constanza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Constanza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Constanza?
Of Latin origin, meaning firm, steadfast, or constant.
How many people are called Constanza in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Constanza across the 3 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.