Everything about the name CONSTANTIN

Meaning, origin, history

Constantine is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "constantinus," which means "steadfast" or "firm." It is composed of the Latin words "constans" meaning "steady" and "ensis" meaning "of the family." The name Constantine was popularized by the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great (274-337 AD), who was known for his military prowess and political acumen. He played a crucial role in the expansion of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, ultimately leading to its widespread acceptance and legalization. Due to his significant influence on history and the spread of Christianity, the name Constantine has been widely adopted by various cultures around the world. Today, it is still considered a strong and meaningful name, reflecting steadfastness and firmness in character.

See also

Christianity

Popularity of the name CONSTANTIN since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The statistics provided show the number of births for the name Constantin in the United States from 1913 to 2023. Over this period, there have been a total of 237 babies named Constantin.

Looking at the annual statistics, we can observe several trends:

* The name Constantin was relatively popular during the early to mid-20th century, with five births recorded in both 1913 and 1917. * After a gap of several decades, there was an increase in popularity for the name starting from the late 1980s. Between 1987 and 2001, there were at least five births each year, with a peak of twelve births recorded in 2001. * This trend continued into the early 21st century, with at least six births per year from 2005 to 2014. There was another peak in popularity during this period, with fourteen births recorded in both 2006 and 2016. * More recently, there has been a slight decline in the number of babies named Constantin, with fewer than ten births recorded each year since 2017.

Overall, while Constantin may not be one of the most popular names in the United States, it has had periods of relative popularity throughout history.