Conway
Conway is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Hound of the plain, holy river, or fair/yellow-headed.
Origin and history
Conway is an English name of Irish and Welsh origins, historically derived from surnames related to river geography or personal descriptions. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States, experiencing a slight modern resurgence as a surname-as-a-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,921 babies in the United States have been named Conway since 1880. It ranks #2392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1356.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.9 %)
- VA (12.2 %)
- AR (9.4 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 176 |
| 1920-1930 | 366 |
| 1930-1940 | 221 |
| 1940-1950 | 194 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 170 |
| 1970-1980 | 181 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 453 |
| 2020-2029 | 588 |
Famous people named Conway
- Conway Twitty: Singer, Songwriter
- Conway Savage: Musician, Pianist
Fun facts
- The name traces back to both Irish Gaelic roots (O'Conbhuidhe) and the Welsh River Conwy.
- Country music icon Conway Twitty helped keep the name prominent in American popular culture.