Conrad Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KON-rad //ˈkɒn.ræd//
Origin: German; Latin
Meaning: German: brave counsel; Latin: bold advisor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Conrad has its roots in the Germanic elements "kuon" meaning "bold" or "brave" and "rad" meaning "counsel" or "advice." This etymological foundation can be traced back to the Old High German form "Konrad," which evolved into various forms across different languages. The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest, where it was adopted from Old French as "Conrade" before settling into its modern form, Conrad, in Middle English by the 12th century.
Historically, the name Conrad has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the medieval period. One significant bearer was Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled from 1024 to 1039 and was instrumental in consolidating the power of the empire.
Additionally, Saint Conrad of Parzham, a 19th-century Capuchin friar, was canonized in 1934 and is venerated in the Catholic Church, further cementing the name's religious significance. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, contributing to its enduring legacy.
Culturally, the name Conrad has been associated with qualities of leadership and wisdom, reflecting its etymological roots in counsel and bravery. It has been used in literature and the arts, often symbolizing strength and nobility.
The diminutive form "Con" has also been used in various contexts, though it is less formal. Overall, the name Conrad carries a rich historical and cultural significance, representing a blend of bravery and wisdom that has resonated through the ages.
Famous people named Conrad
In this section, you will find notable people named Conrad. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Conrad who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Conrad who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Conrad Hilton is a businessman best known for founding Hilton Hotels and his contributions to the hospitality industry.
Fictional characters named Conrad
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Conrad is a fictional character from the novel The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad. He is a key figure in the story, representing the complexities of political intrigue and personal morality.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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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)
The name Conrad is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Conrad was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Conrad (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 67 | |
| CA | 58 | |
| FL | 34 | |
| GA | 25 | |
| PA | 25 | |
| NY | 24 | |
| UT | 24 | |
| OH | 24 | |
| IL | 24 | |
| TN | 23 | |
| MN | 21 | |
| IN | 20 | |
| WA | 19 | |
| MO | 19 | |
| MA | 17 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Conrad.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 654 |
| 2023 | 550 |
| 2022 | 512 |
| 2021 | 548 |
| 2020 | 517 |
| 2019 | 541 |
| 2018 | 519 |
| 2017 | 469 |
| 2016 | 462 |
| 2015 | 432 |
| 2014 | 406 |
| 2013 | 345 |
| 2012 | 314 |
| 2011 | 280 |
| 2010 | 292 |
| 2009 | 310 |
| 2008 | 294 |
| 2007 | 261 |
| 2006 | 264 |
| 2005 | 222 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2003 | 263 |
| 2002 | 232 |
| 2001 | 266 |
| 2000 | 248 |
| 1999 | 295 |
| 1998 | 298 |
| 1997 | 280 |
| 1996 | 244 |
| 1995 | 279 |
| 1994 | 295 |
| 1993 | 297 |
| 1992 | 276 |
| 1991 | 287 |
| 1990 | 266 |
| 1989 | 280 |
| 1988 | 268 |
| 1987 | 232 |
| 1986 | 251 |
| 1985 | 224 |
| 1984 | 223 |
| 1983 | 212 |
| 1982 | 232 |
| 1981 | 185 |
| 1980 | 212 |
| 1979 | 207 |
| 1978 | 184 |
| 1977 | 179 |
| 1976 | 170 |
| 1975 | 161 |
| 1974 | 162 |
| 1973 | 170 |
| 1972 | 229 |
| 1971 | 258 |
| 1970 | 225 |
| 1969 | 223 |
| 1968 | 237 |
| 1967 | 238 |
| 1966 | 261 |
| 1965 | 226 |
| 1964 | 252 |
| 1963 | 275 |
| 1962 | 251 |
| 1961 | 276 |
| 1960 | 281 |
| 1959 | 292 |
| 1958 | 322 |
| 1957 | 322 |
| 1956 | 347 |
| 1955 | 386 |
| 1954 | 405 |
| 1953 | 389 |
| 1952 | 396 |
| 1951 | 410 |
| 1950 | 383 |
| 1949 | 352 |
| 1948 | 416 |
| 1947 | 417 |
| 1946 | 367 |
| 1945 | 332 |
| 1944 | 361 |
| 1943 | 452 |
| 1942 | 476 |
| 1941 | 406 |
| 1940 | 377 |
| 1939 | 349 |
| 1938 | 438 |
| 1937 | 418 |
| 1936 | 434 |
| 1935 | 460 |
| 1934 | 500 |
| 1933 | 493 |
| 1932 | 523 |
| 1931 | 584 |
| 1930 | 506 |
| 1929 | 444 |
| 1928 | 438 |
| 1927 | 374 |
| 1926 | 396 |
| 1925 | 389 |
| 1924 | 387 |
| 1923 | 354 |
| 1922 | 333 |
| 1921 | 320 |
| 1920 | 300 |
| 1919 | 269 |
| 1918 | 323 |
| 1917 | 308 |
| 1916 | 353 |
| 1915 | 331 |
| 1914 | 246 |
| 1913 | 159 |
| 1912 | 133 |
| 1911 | 70 |
| 1910 | 53 |
| 1909 | 42 |
| 1908 | 38 |
| 1907 | 33 |
| 1906 | 44 |
| 1905 | 38 |
| 1904 | 23 |
| 1903 | 30 |
| 1902 | 38 |
| 1901 | 36 |
| 1900 | 41 |
| 1899 | 25 |
| 1898 | 41 |
| 1897 | 31 |
| 1896 | 42 |
| 1895 | 34 |
| 1894 | 40 |
| 1893 | 39 |
| 1892 | 43 |
| 1891 | 43 |
| 1890 | 44 |
| 1889 | 37 |
| 1888 | 44 |
| 1887 | 38 |
| 1886 | 50 |
| 1885 | 39 |
| 1884 | 49 |
| 1883 | 38 |
| 1882 | 47 |
| 1881 | 32 |
| 1880 | 41 |