Boy · #483 in 2026

Conrad

Conrad is a German masculine given name and a surname.

Current Rank
#483
Peak Rank
#213 (2024)
Total Babies
40K
5-Yr Trend
+15%
1921
First Year
1932
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#4286
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Conrad

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Conrad is a German masculine given name and a surname.

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Origin & history
It is derived from the Proto-Germanic name Konrad, from conja (meaning 'bold') and rad ('counsel'). It was the name of a 10th-century bishop of Constance , and became popular in post- medieval English , and post- medieval French . It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century. It is recorded as a surname as early as 1297. There are over one hundred forms and spelling variants of the surname. In English, Coonrod is a variant spelling and a variant pronunciation of Conrad. Variants in other languages include: German: Konrad, Kohrt, Kordt, Kunrad, Kuhndert, Kuhnt, Kurt

The Story of Conrad

Conrad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 41 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 654 Conrads were born — ranking #469 that year. As of 2026, Conrad ranks #483 for baby boys with 644 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 40K Conrads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Conrad

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Conrad I of Germany (890–918)
  • Conrad the Red (922–955)
  • Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor (990–1039)
  • Conrad III of Germany (1093–1152)
  • Conrad IV of Germany (1228–1254)
  • Conrad V of Germany (1252–1268)
  • Konrad I of Masovia (c. 1187 – 31 August 1247)
  • Conrad I, Duke of Bavaria (1020–1055)

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Names that sound like Conrad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Conrad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Conrad

What does the name Conrad mean?
Conrad is a German masculine given name and a surname.
How popular is Conrad in 2026?
In 2026, Conrad ranks #483 among boys' names in the U.S., with 644 babies given the name that year.
When was Conrad most popular?
Conrad reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #213 that year with 654 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Conrad most popular?
Conrad has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Conrad.
Is Conrad a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Conrad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Conrad?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Conrad include Skyler, Jarrod, Dallas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Conrad

Conrad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 40K births in the dataset. Conrad's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #213. Use the chart and map above to compare Conrad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.