Conrado Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kon-RAH-do /kɒnˈrɑːdoʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Brave counsel; bold advisor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Conrado has its roots in the Germanic elements "kuoni," meaning "brave" or "bold," and "rad," meaning "counsel" or "advice." This name evolved into the Old High German form "Konrad," which was used in various forms across different Germanic languages. The name entered the Latin lexicon as "Conradus" and subsequently made its way into other languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it became "Conrado." The transition into English occurred primarily through the influence of the Normans, who brought the name to England in the 11th century, although it remained less common compared to its variants in other languages.
Historically, the name Conrado has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in medieval Europe. One significant figure was Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned in the 11th century and played a crucial role in consolidating the power of the Holy Roman Empire.
The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, often associated with nobility and leadership. In the context of Christianity, the name has been linked to several saints, including Saint Conrad of Parzham, a 19th-century Franciscan friar known for his piety and service.
Culturally, the name Conrado carries connotations of strength and wisdom due to its etymological roots. It has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is often associated with noble qualities.
The name's enduring presence in literature and historical records reflects its significance across different eras. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Conradito" in some Spanish-speaking regions highlight its affectionate use, further embedding the name within cultural traditions.
Famous people named Conrado
In this section, you will find notable people named Conrado. 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 Conrado who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Conrado de Araújo is a Brazilian artist best known for his contemporary paintings and sculptures.
Conrado Segovia is a Brazilian musician best known for his work in the genres of MPB and samba.
Conrado is a Brazilian actor best known for his roles in television series and films in Brazil.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Conrado was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Conrado has ranked as high as #1045 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Conrado has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Conrado 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 Conrado was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Conrado (2015)
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 | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
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 Conrado.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 24 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1912 | 6 |