Connie
Connie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Horn; brave counsel; steadfast.
Origin and history
Connie originated as a short form or diminutive for masculine names such as Cornelius, Conrad, or Constant. Historically given directly to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare for newborn males.
Popularity in the United States
6,957 babies in the United States have been named Connie since 1880. It ranks #1445 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (17.4 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- AL (13.1 %)
- TN (7.8 %)
- OK (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 80 |
| 1890-1900 | 118 |
| 1900-1910 | 168 |
| 1910-1920 | 649 |
| 1920-1930 | 872 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,302 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,601 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,189 |
| 1960-1970 | 571 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 121 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Connie
- Connie Mack: Baseball Manager, Baseball Player
- Connie Broden: Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- Historically served as a casual short form for traditional masculine names like Cornelius or Conrad.
- Over 6,000 U.S. males were named Connie throughout the 20th century, though male usage has largely faded.