Connie
Connie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Steadfast, constant, or firm.
Origin and history
Connie originated as a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, deriving from Latin roots associated with steadfastness and constancy. It became a popular independent given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is regarded as a classic vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
266,783 babies in the United States have been named Connie since 1880. It ranks #150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1802.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- IL (5 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 174 |
| 1890-1900 | 421 |
| 1900-1910 | 828 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,011 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,230 |
| 1930-1940 | 15,653 |
| 1940-1950 | 56,604 |
| 1950-1960 | 88,799 |
| 1960-1970 | 65,289 |
| 1970-1980 | 17,961 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,106 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,325 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,332 |
| 2010-2019 | 751 |
| 2020-2029 | 299 |
Famous people named Connie
- Connie Francis: Singer, Musician
- Connie Chung: Journalist, News Anchor
- Connie Britton: Actress
Fun facts
- Connie ranked among the top 100 names for girls in the United States from the 1930s through the 1960s.
- It originally arose as a affectionate short form for Constance, derived from the Latin word constantia.