Conrad Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Conrad is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Conrad?
Conrad is spelled C-O-N-R-A-D. The name has 6 letters.
Conrad at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Conrad derives from Germanic elements meaning “bold counsel” or “brave advisor.”
- Origin
- Conrad is commonly associated with Germanic origins, where it was used as a given name in medieval Europe.
- Pronunciation
- KON-rad · 2 syllables
Conrad Popularity in 2025
Rank#417
Recorded Births770
- Boys usage rose 51 places to #417 and recorded 112 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Conrad Mean?
Conrad derives from Germanic elements meaning “bold counsel” or “brave advisor.”
Origin: Conrad is commonly associated with Germanic origins, where it was used as a given name in medieval Europe.
How Do You Pronounce Conrad?
PronunciationKON-rad
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Conrad?
- History
- The name Conrad appears in various historical texts from medieval Europe, reflecting its use among Germanic-speaking populations.
Conrad Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 770 | #417 |
| 2024 | Boys | 658 | #468 |
| 2023 | Boys | 551 | #536 |
| 2022 | Boys | 512 | #575 |
| 2021 | Boys | 548 | #537 |
| 2020 | Boys | 517 | #551 |
| 2019 | Boys | 541 | #526 |
| 2018 | Boys | 519 | #542 |
| 2017 | Boys | 469 | #577 |
| 2016 | Boys | 462 | #591 |
| 2015 | Boys | 432 | #622 |
| 2014 | Boys | 406 | #649 |
| 2013 | Boys | 345 | #694 |
| 2012 | Boys | 314 | #738 |
| 2011 | Boys | 280 | #792 |
| 2010 | Boys | 292 | #767 |
| 2009 | Boys | 310 | #745 |
| 2008 | Boys | 294 | #755 |
| 2007 | Boys | 261 | #820 |
| 2006 | Boys | 264 | #784 |
| 2005 | Boys | 222 | #834 |
| 2004 | Boys | 254 | #737 |
| 2003 | Boys | 263 | #710 |
| 2002 | Boys | 232 | #746 |
When Was Conrad Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
770 recorded births
National rank #417
2024 · Boys
658 recorded births
National rank #468
1931 · Boys
584 recorded births
National rank #213
2023 · Boys
551 recorded births
National rank #536
Where Conrad Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MO | #199 | 36 |
| KS | #219 | 18 |
| WI | #235 | 25 |
| CO | #237 | 27 |
| UT | #248 | 21 |
| MN | #251 | 24 |
| ID | #256 | 10 |
| IA | #257 | 15 |