Conrad
A variant of German Konrad, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Kōnirād, from *kōnī (“bold, brave”) + *rād (“counsel”).
Every Conrad since 1880 — 39,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Conrad
Conrad is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #417 in 2025 with 770 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 39,298 American babies have been named Conrad. Its peak came in 2025, when 770 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 Conrad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Conrad 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 | — | — | 770 | #417 |
| 2024 | — | — | 658 | #468 |
| 2023 | — | — | 551 | #536 |
| 2022 | — | — | 512 | #575 |
| 2021 | — | — | 548 | #537 |
| 2020 | — | — | 517 | #551 |
| 2019 | — | — | 541 | #526 |
| 2018 | — | — | 519 | #542 |
| 2017 | — | — | 469 | #577 |
| 2016 | — | — | 462 | #591 |
| 2015 | — | — | 432 | #622 |
| 2014 | — | — | 406 | #649 |
| 2013 | — | — | 345 | #694 |
| 2012 | — | — | 314 | #738 |
| 2011 | — | — | 280 | #792 |
| 2010 | — | — | 292 | #767 |
| 2009 | — | — | 310 | #745 |
| 2008 | — | — | 294 | #755 |
| 2007 | — | — | 261 | #820 |
| 2006 | — | — | 264 | #784 |
| 2005 | — | — | 222 | #836 |
| 2004 | — | — | 254 | #737 |
| 2003 | — | — | 263 | #712 |
| 2002 | — | — | 232 | #747 |
| 2001 | — | — | 266 | #681 |
| 2000 | — | — | 248 | #708 |
| 1995 | — | — | 279 | #615 |
| 1990 | — | — | 266 | #619 |
| 1985 | — | — | 224 | #586 |
| 1980 | — | — | 212 | #595 |
| 1975 | — | — | 161 | #641 |
| 1970 | — | — | 224 | #541 |
| 1965 | — | — | 226 | #506 |
| 1960 | — | — | 281 | #474 |
| 1955 | — | — | 386 | #369 |
| 1950 | — | — | 383 | #344 |
| 1945 | — | — | 332 | #325 |
| 1940 | — | — | 377 | #289 |
| 1935 | — | — | 460 | #252 |
| 1930 | — | — | 506 | #248 |
| 1925 | — | — | 389 | #290 |
| 1920 | — | — | 300 | #336 |
| 1915 | — | — | 331 | #267 |
| 1910 | — | — | 53 | #346 |
| 1905 | — | — | 38 | #324 |
| 1900 | — | — | 41 | #338 |
| 1895 | — | — | 34 | #310 |
| 1890 | — | — | 44 | #257 |
| 1885 | — | — | 39 | #266 |
| 1880 | — | — | 41 | #262 |
Famous people named Conrad
- Conrad III of Germany Politician · 1093–1152
- Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor Politician · 990–1039
- Conrad Gessner Biologist · 1516–1565
- Conrad IV of Germany Politician · 1228–1254
- Conrad of Montferrat Politician · 1146–1192
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conrad mean?
A variant of German Konrad, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Kōnirād, from *kōnī (“bold, brave”) + *rād (“counsel”).
How popular is the name Conrad in 2025?
Conrad ranked #417 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 770 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Conrad?
39,298 babies have been named Conrad in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Conrad most popular?
Conrad peaked in 2025, when 770 newborns received the name.
Is Conrad a boy or girl name?
Conrad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Conrad rising or falling?
Conrad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Conrad?
Well-known people named Conrad include Conrad III of Germany (politician), Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor (politician), Conrad Gessner (biologist).