Conrad
Conrad is a boys' name of German origin meaning “bold counsel.” It ranked #417 in the United States in 2025. Conrad comes from the Germanic 'kuoni' (brave) and 'rad' (counsel).
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how do you pronounce Conrad?
KON-rad
where does the name Conrad come from?
A variant of Konrad, from the Germanic Kōnirād, combining words for bold and counsel; related forms include Cēnrēd, Koenraad and Konráð.
It has a strong European literary heritage, from Joseph Conrad who wrote Heart of Darkness, to the Hilton hotel dynasty. The name conveys intellectual strength and has a distinguished, slightly formal bearing.
how popular is this name?
Conrad has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #213 in 1931, and ranked #417 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #417 |
| 2024 | #468 |
| 2023 | #536 |
| 2022 | #575 |
| 2021 | #537 |
| 2020 | #551 |
| 2019 | #526 |
| 2018 | #542 |
| 2017 | #577 |
| 2016 | #591 |
| 2010 | #767 |
| 2000 | #705 |
| 1990 | #618 |
| 1980 | #595 |
| 1970 | #541 |
| 1960 | #474 |
| 1950 | #344 |
| 1940 | #289 |
| 1931 | #213 |
| 1930 | #248 |
| 1920 | #336 |
| 1910 | #345 |
| 1900 | #337 |
| 1890 | #256 |
| 1880 | #262 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Conrad fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Conrad?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Conrad?
- Joseph Conrad (Polish-British novelist, Heart of Darkness)
- Conrad Hilton (American hotelier, founder of Hilton Hotels)
what names are similar to Conrad?
what names go well with Conrad?
Sibling names that share Conrad's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Conrad
What does the name Conrad mean?
Conrad means “bold counsel”.
What is the origin of the name Conrad?
Conrad comes from the German naming tradition. Related forms include Konrad, Koenraad and Konráð.
How popular is the name Conrad?
Conrad ranked #417 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1931, at #213, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Conrad a boy or girl name?
Conrad is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Conrad?
Conrad is pronounced KON-rad, with 2 syllables.
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