Unisex · #10,599 in 2026

Constant

Constant is a given name, and may refer to:André Henri Constant van Hasselt (1806–1874), Flemish poet André Marie Constant Duméril (1774–1860), French zoologist Constant Chevillon (1880–1944), Grand Master of the Freemasonry Rite of Memphis-Misraïm Constant d'Aubigné, French nobleman Constant de Kerchove de Denterghem (1790–1865), Belgian liberal politician Constant Feith (1884–1958), Dutch…

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#1,710 (1918)
Total Babies
360
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,696 (26 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,710 (360 total)
👦As Boy Name
1911
First Year
2020
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#1710
Peak Rank
360
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1959
First Year
1980
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#5696
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Constant

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Constant is a given name, and may refer to:André Henri Constant van Hasselt (1806–1874), Flemish poet André Marie Constant Duméril (1774–1860), French zoologist Constant Chevillon (1880–1944), Grand Master of the Freemasonry Rite of Memphis-Misraïm Constant d'Aubigné, French nobleman Constant de Kerchove de Denterghem (1790–1865), Belgian liberal politician Constant Feith (1884–1958), Dutch…

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The Story of Constant

As a girl name

Constant first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1959, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 6 Constants were born — ranking #5,696 that year. As of 2026, Constant ranks #10,393 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Constants have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Constant first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 20 Constants were born — ranking #1,710 that year. As of 2026, Constant ranks #10,599 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 360 Constants have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Constant

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Frequently Asked Questions about Constant

What does the name Constant mean?
Constant is a given name, and may refer to:André Henri Constant van Hasselt (1806–1874), Flemish poet André Marie Constant Duméril (1774–1860), French zoologist Constant Chevillon (1880–1944), Grand Master of the Freemasonry Rite of Memphis-Misraïm Constant d'Aubigné, French nobleman Constant de Kerchove de Denterghem (1790–1865), Belgian liberal politician Constant Feith (1884–1958), Dutch…
How popular is Constant in 2026?
In 2026, Constant ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Constant most popular?
Constant reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,710 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Constant most popular?
Constant has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Constant.
Is Constant a unisex name?
Yes — Constant is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Constants assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Constant?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Constant include Milas, Orlie, Jeffie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Constant

Constant is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 360 births in the dataset. Constant's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,710. Use the chart and map above to compare Constant's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.