Conan
Every Conan since 1923 — 2,438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Conan
Conan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,678 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 2,438 American babies have been named Conan. Its peak came in 2025, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Conan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Conan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1,678 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,016 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1,879 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,473 |
| 2021 | 75 | #1,987 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,193 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2,559 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,423 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,020 |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,095 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,282 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,672 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2,404 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2,362 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,319 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,188 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,283 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,949 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,840 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,248 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,332 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,094 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,645 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,212 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,873 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,322 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,565 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,210 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,968 |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,261 |
| 1975 | 49 | #1,211 |
| 1970 | 33 | #1,468 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,028 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,565 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,325 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,387 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,664 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Conan
- Conan I of Rennes Nobleman · 1000–992
- Conan O'Brien Presenter · b. 1963
- Conan III, Duke of Brittany Politician · 1095–1148
- Conan IV, Duke of Brittany Politician · 1138–1171
- Conan II, Duke of Brittany Politician · 1030–1066
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Conan in 2025?
Conan ranked #1,678 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Conan?
2,438 babies have been named Conan in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Conan most popular?
Conan peaked in 2025, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Conan a boy or girl name?
Conan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Conan rising or falling?
Conan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Conan?
Well-known people named Conan include Conan I of Rennes (nobleman), Conan O'Brien (presenter), Conan III, Duke of Brittany (politician).