Conley
Anglicization of Irish Ó Conghalaigh and Ó Conghaile, patronyms of Conghalach.
Every Conley since 1882 — 4,661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Conley
Conley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,521 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 4,661 American babies have been named Conley — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 115 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 Conley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Conley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #3,351 | 53 | #2,521 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,656 | 61 | #2,318 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,211 | 69 | #2,113 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,083 | 62 | #2,301 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,897 | 55 | #2,444 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,942 | 50 | #2,557 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,680 | 59 | #2,317 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,858 | 53 | #2,450 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,413 | 71 | #2,005 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,030 | 76 | #1,927 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,786 | 75 | #1,934 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,064 | 71 | #2,005 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,528 | 58 | #2,231 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,307 | 72 | #1,965 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,195 | 77 | #1,836 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,361 | 68 | #2,016 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,523 | 46 | #2,669 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,807 | 40 | #2,957 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,629 | 38 | #3,036 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,674 | 26 | #3,804 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,597 | 25 | #3,734 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,886 | 22 | #4,037 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,698 | 33 | #2,938 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,416 | 31 | #2,957 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,876 | 23 | #3,635 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,089 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,218 | 26 | #2,778 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,808 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,390 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,897 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,552 |
| 1970 | — | — | 22 | #1,898 |
| 1965 | — | — | 23 | #1,633 |
| 1960 | — | — | 20 | #1,821 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,375 |
| 1950 | — | — | 36 | #1,207 |
| 1945 | — | — | 37 | #1,061 |
| 1940 | — | — | 33 | #1,163 |
| 1935 | — | — | 35 | #1,103 |
| 1930 | — | — | 47 | #993 |
| 1925 | — | — | 44 | #1,045 |
| 1920 | — | — | 36 | #1,211 |
| 1915 | — | — | 44 | #941 |
| 1910 | — | — | 12 | #941 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #709 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #796 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,115 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #968 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conley mean?
Anglicization of Irish Ó Conghalaigh and Ó Conghaile, patronyms of Conghalach.
How popular is the name Conley in 2025?
Conley ranked #2,521 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Conley?
4,661 babies have been named Conley in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Conley most popular?
Conley peaked in 2022, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Conley a boy or girl name?
Conley is used for both: about 13% of babies named Conley have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Conley rising or falling?
Conley has been roughly stable over the past decade.