Conrado Boy

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

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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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Conrado, 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 Conrado. 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 Conrado was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Conrado has ranked as high as #3420 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 9 9
2024 9 9
2023 12 12
2022 9 9
2020 8 8
2019 13 13
2018 6 6
2017 11 11
2016 9 9
2015 16 16
2014 12 12
2013 9 9
2012 12 12
2011 15 15
2010 11 11
2009 10 10
2008 15 15
2007 26 26
2006 18 18
2005 18 18
2004 21 21
2003 21 21
2002 14 14
2001 15 15
2000 19 19
1999 20 20
1998 30 30
1997 27 27
1996 26 26
1995 22 22
1994 17 17
1993 27 27
1992 20 20
1991 19 19
1990 27 27
1989 23 23
1988 24 24
1987 28 28
1986 18 18
1985 22 22
1984 24 24
1983 23 23
1982 25 25
1981 35 35
1980 30 30
1979 28 28
1978 33 33
1977 15 15
1976 30 30
1975 31 31
1974 37 37
1973 17 17
1972 21 21
1971 22 22
1970 30 30
1969 15 15
1968 23 23
1967 23 23
1966 19 19
1965 19 19
1964 25 25
1963 30 30
1962 20 20
1961 19 19
1960 19 19
1959 29 29
1958 26 26
1957 13 13
1956 20 20
1955 18 18
1954 14 14
1953 14 14
1952 26 26
1951 24 24
1950 25 25
1949 17 17
1948 24 24
1947 12 12
1946 22 22
1945 24 24
1944 16 16
1943 21 21
1942 18 18
1941 12 12
1940 13 13
1939 15 15
1938 15 15
1937 16 16
1936 24 24
1935 19 19
1934 10 10
1933 13 13
1932 28 28
1931 16 16
1930 16 16
1929 23 23
1928 19 19
1927 21 21
1926 20 20
1925 12 12
1924 29 29
1923 32 32
1922 18 18
1921 16 16
1920 30 30
1919 29 29
1918 21 21
1917 20 20
1916 16 16
1915 13 13
1914 11 11
1912 6 6

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. 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
CA 5
50%
TX 5
50%