Conan
Conan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little hound or little wolf.
Origin and history
Conan is a masculine name of Irish and Celtic origin, derived from the word 'cú' meaning hound or wolf combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically associated with early Irish legends and saints, it gained modern international fame through pop culture. In the United States, it remains a distinct, relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,438 babies in the United States have been named Conan since 1880. It ranks #2627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1479.
States where it is most popular
- CA (60.6 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
- FL (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 131 |
| 1970-1980 | 470 |
| 1980-1990 | 315 |
| 1990-2000 | 230 |
| 2000-2010 | 263 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 452 |
Famous people named Conan
- Conan O'Brien: Television host, Comedian
- Conan Gray: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used Conan as a middle name, though it is frequently mistaken for part of his surname.
- In Celtic folklore, Conan mac Morna was a prominent warrior in the Ossianic or Fenian Cycle.