Is Conrad a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Conrad is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Conrad?

It’s currently ranked #420 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Conrad?

KON-rad · IPA: //ˈkɒn.ræd//

Conrad Boy

Popularity: #420 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKON-rad / /ˈkɒn.ræd/

German; Latin

Meaning

German: brave counsel; Latin: bold advisor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Conrad has roots in both German and Latin, deriving from the elements 'kuoni' (brave) and 'rad' (counsel). It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in medieval Europe. The name was borne by several kings and nobles, which contributed to its popularity in the German-speaking world. It has also been associated with notable figures in literature and politics.

Trend Summary

Conrad has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Konrad
Conrado

International Variants

Konrad (German)
Conrado (Spanish)
Conrads (Latvian)

Famous people named Conrad

Conrad Hilton was an American hotelier and the founder of Hilton Hotels.

Conrad Veidt was a German actor known for his roles in silent films and early horror movies.

Conrad Black is a Canadian-born former newspaper publisher and author.

Conrad Bain was a Canadian actor best known for his role in the television series 'Diff’rent Strokes.'.

Fictional characters named Conrad

Conrad is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy,' known for his role in various storylines.

Conrad Jarrett is a character in the novel 'Ordinary People' by Judith Guest, exploring themes of family and grief.

Sibling Suggestions

Henry Albert Edmund Victor Frederick Walter

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Conrad was first seen in the United States in 1880. Conrad has ranked as high as #759 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Conrad has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Conrad (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	67	11%
CA	58	10%
FL	34	6%
PA	25	4%
GA	25	4%
NY	24	4%
UT	24	4%
OH	24	4%
IL	24	4%
TN	23	4%
MN	21	4%
IN	20	3%
WA	19	3%
MO	19	3%
MA	17	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	41
1881	32
1882	47
1883	38
1884	49
1885	39
1886	50
1887	38
1888	44
1889	37
1890	44
1891	43
1892	43
1893	39
1894	40
1895	34
1896	42
1897	31
1898	41
1899	25
1900	41
1901	36
1902	38
1903	30
1904	23
1905	38
1906	44
1907	33
1908	38
1909	42
1910	53
1911	70
1912	133
1913	159
1914	246
1915	331
1916	353
1917	308
1918	323
1919	269
1920	300
1921	320
1922	333
1923	354
1924	387
1925	389
1926	396
1927	374
1928	438
1929	444
1930	506
1931	584
1932	523
1933	493
1934	500
1935	460
1936	434
1937	418
1938	438
1939	349
1940	377
1941	406
1942	476
1943	452
1944	361
1945	332
1946	367
1947	417
1948	416
1949	352
1950	383
1951	410
1952	396
1953	389
1954	405
1955	386
1956	347
1957	322
1958	322
1959	292
1960	281
1961	276
1962	251
1963	275
1964	252
1965	226
1966	261
1967	238
1968	237
1969	223
1970	225
1971	258
1972	229
1973	170
1974	162
1975	161
1976	170
1977	179
1978	184
1979	207
1980	212
1981	185
1982	232
1983	212
1984	223
1985	224
1986	251
1987	232
1988	268
1989	280
1990	266
1991	287
1992	276
1993	297
1994	295
1995	279
1996	244
1997	280
1998	298
1999	295
2000	248
2001	266
2002	232
2003	263
2004	254
2005	222
2006	264
2007	261
2008	294
2009	310
2010	292
2011	280
2012	314
2013	345
2014	406
2015	432
2016	462
2017	469
2018	519
2019	541
2020	517
2021	548
2022	512
2023	550
2024	654