Conan Boy

Popularity: #848 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOH-nan / /ˈkoʊ.næn/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'little wolf'; Gaelic: 'hound'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Conan has roots in Irish and Gaelic cultures, often associated with strength and bravery. It has been borne by various historical figures, including warriors and kings. In modern times, it gained popularity through literature and media, notably through the character Conan the Barbarian.

Trend Summary

Conan has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in usage during the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Conan
  • Conanán

International Variants

  • Conán (Irish)
  • Konan (Japanese)

Famous people named Conan

Conan O'Brien is an American television host and comedian known for his late-night talk shows.

Conan the Barbarian is a fictional character created by writer Robert E. Howard, featured in a series of fantasy stories.

Conan Gray is an American singer-songwriter recognized for his music career and social media presence.

Conan Stevens is an Australian actor and professional wrestler known for his roles in film and television.

Fictional characters named Conan

Conan the Barbarian is a character from the comic book series and films, known for his adventures in a mythical world.

Conan Edogawa is a character from the anime and manga series 'Detective Conan', a young detective solving mysteries.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Conan was first seen in the United States in 1923. Conan has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Conan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Conan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
29%
PA 6
19%
TX 6
19%
MA 5
16%
NY 5
16%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19237
19306
19335
19485
19506
195111
19539
19547
195512
19569
19587
19595
196011
196116
19627
196310
196412
19658
196611
196712
196818
196926
197033
197133
197256
197341
197449
197549
197655
197755
197850
197949
198055
198163
198240
198338
198421
198516
198613
198732
198819
198920
199013
199117
199215
199320
199427
199529
199631
199730
199827
199921
200025
200132
200219
200324
200432
200530
200622
200719
200826
200934
201035
201133
201254
201352
201445
201558
201667
201739
201854
201951
202063
202175
202256
202384
202476