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1921

First Year

1932

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#4286

Peak Rank

16

Total Count

3

Years Active

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## 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.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad%5F%28name%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad%5F%28name%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English
* German
* Germanic

🏛️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 

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Conrad](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/The_King_Conrad_I_enthroned.jpg/330px-The_King_Conrad_I_enthroned.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad%5F%28name%29)

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## 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. The name hit its high-water mark in 2024: 654 births, good for #469 nationwide. As of 2026, Conrad ranks #483 for baby boys with 644 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). All told, over 40K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1880s to the 2020s.

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## Variants & Related Forms of Conrad

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Conrad. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Connie](/connie)
* [Konrad](/konrad)
* [Kuno](/kuno)

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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)

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad%5F%28name%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad%5F%28name%29)

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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. 

* Comrade
* [Konrad](/konrad)
* Conrod
* Conradt
* [Conard](/conard)
* [Connard](/connard)
* Kamerad
* Coonrod
* Countered
* Comrades
* [Connery](/connery)
* Canid

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Conrad

What does the name Conrad mean?

Conrad is a German masculine given name and a surname.

What is the origin of the name Conrad?

Conrad has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English, German, Germanic.

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.

What are nicknames or variants of Conrad?

Common variants and related forms of Conrad include Connie, Konrad, Kuno. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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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 ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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