Conrad
Conrad is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave counsel or bold advisor.
Origin and history
Conrad is a traditional male name derived from the Old High German elements meaning brave counsel. It has a long history of use in Germanic and English-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a steadily used classic name with consistent historic presence.
Popularity in the United States
39,282 babies in the United States have been named Conrad since 1880. It ranks #580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #502.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 415 |
| 1890-1900 | 382 |
| 1900-1910 | 363 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,245 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,735 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,705 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,956 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,652 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,520 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,943 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,319 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,817 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,614 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,060 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,556 |
Famous people named Conrad
- Conrad Hilton: Businessman, Entrepreneur
- Conrad Hall: Cinematographer
- Conrad Ricamora: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Connie, Rad
Fun facts
- Conrad was the name of several medieval German kings and Holy Roman Emperors.
- The name appears as a surname and given name in prominent literature, including works by Joseph Conrad.