Konrad Boy

Popularity: #863 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KON-rad /ˈkɒn.ræd/

Origin: German; Slavic

Meaning: German: brave counsel; Slavic: bold advisor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Konrad has its roots in the Germanic elements "kuoni," meaning "brave" or "bold," and "rad," meaning "counsel" or "advice." This etymological foundation can be traced back to the Old High German form "Conrad," which evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Latin "Conradus." The name made its way into English through the influence of the Normans, who brought it to England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adapted into forms such as "Conrad" and later "Konrad." Historically, the name Konrad has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the medieval period. One prominent example is Konrad I of Germany, who became the first King of the Germans in the early 10th century, reigning from 911 to 918.

Another significant figure is Saint Conrad of Parzham, a 19th-century Franciscan friar known for his piety and service, canonized in 1934. The name has also appeared in various historical texts and documents, contributing to its recognition in European history.

Culturally, the name Konrad has been associated with qualities of strength and wisdom, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been a common name among German nobility and has appeared in literature and folklore, reinforcing its significance in Germanic cultural heritage.

The diminutive form "Conny" has also been used in some contexts, although it is less common. Overall, the name Konrad embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, representing bravery and counsel throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Konrad

In this section, you will find notable people named Konrad. 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 Konrad who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Konrad who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Konrad Adenauer is a statesman best known for being the first Chancellor of West Germany, founding the Christian Democratic Union, and promoting European integration.

Konrad Lorenz is an ethologist best known for his work in animal behavior, particularly imprinting, and for founding the field of ethology.

Konrad Zuse is an engineer and computer scientist best known for creating the Z3, the world's first programmable computer, and for his contributions to computer science.

Fictional characters named Konrad

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Konrad is a fictional character from the video game series Spec Ops. He is a key figure in the narrative, representing the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in combat.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Konrad, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Konrad. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Konrad was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Konrad has ranked as high as #3683 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, New York, Texas, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Konrad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Konrad 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 Konrad was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Konrad.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 75 75
2024 85 85
2023 70 70
2022 65 65
2021 72 72
2020 76 76
2019 75 75
2018 90 90
2017 86 86
2016 87 87
2015 75 75
2014 89 89
2013 85 85
2012 85 85
2011 69 69
2010 94 94
2009 90 90
2008 76 76
2007 81 81
2006 75 75
2005 80 80
2004 84 84
2003 82 82
2002 66 66
2001 82 82
2000 77 77
1999 83 83
1998 65 65
1997 63 63
1996 77 77
1995 64 64
1994 60 60
1993 46 46
1992 57 57
1991 48 48
1990 41 41
1989 49 49
1988 52 52
1987 34 34
1986 34 34
1985 35 35
1984 31 31
1983 28 28
1982 36 36
1981 21 21
1980 25 25
1979 27 27
1978 22 22
1977 16 16
1976 21 21
1975 23 23
1974 21 21
1973 27 27
1972 20 20
1971 34 34
1970 27 27
1969 28 28
1968 19 19
1967 26 26
1966 30 30
1965 25 25
1964 30 30
1963 28 28
1962 25 25
1961 36 36
1960 28 28
1959 30 30
1958 30 30
1957 29 29
1956 29 29
1955 35 35
1954 27 27
1953 21 21
1952 22 22
1951 20 20
1950 21 21
1949 7 7
1948 15 15
1947 15 15
1946 12 12
1945 15 15
1944 10 10
1943 16 16
1942 13 13
1941 12 12
1940 8 8
1939 5 5
1938 9 9
1937 16 16
1936 9 9
1935 10 10
1934 12 12
1933 11 11
1932 12 12
1931 11 11
1930 9 9
1929 9 9
1928 5 5
1927 8 8
1926 5 5
1925 5 5
1921 5 5
1916 5 5
1915 5 5
1913 6 6

Top States for Konrad (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 12
52%
CA 6
26%
WA 5
22%